Ramco Primary School vs Waikerie Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ramco Primary School
Ramco · Government primary · R-6
87 students · ICSEA 985
Waikerie Lutheran Primary School
Waikerie · Independent primary · R-6
76 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Ramco Primary School Ramco SA | Waikerie Lutheran Primary School Waikerie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3092 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 87 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 51 | 39 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ramco 5322 | Waikerie 5330 |
| Council area | Loxton Waikerie | Loxton Waikerie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ramcops.sa.edu.au/ | www.wlps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ramco Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 38.9).
- •Ramco Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.0).
- •Ramco Primary School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 76.
- •Ramco Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -21%).
- •Ramco Primary School is a government school while Waikerie Lutheran Primary School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ramco Primary School better than Waikerie Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ramco Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 38.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ramco Primary School and Waikerie Lutheran Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Ramco and Waikerie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ramco Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has 11.7.
How do Ramco Primary School and Waikerie Lutheran Primary School rank in SA?
Ramco Primary School is 209th of 348 and Waikerie Lutheran Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.