Aberfoyle Hub Primary School vs Kangarilla Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfoyle Hub Primary School
Aberfoyle Park · Government primary · U, R-6
241 students · ICSEA 1030
Kangarilla Primary School
Kangarilla · Government primary · R-6
30 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Aberfoyle Hub Primary School Aberfoyle Park SA | Kangarilla Primary School Kangarilla SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2414 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 241 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 127 | 13 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Kangarilla 5157 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ahs.sa.edu.au/ | www.kangaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.9 vs 54.4).
- •Aberfoyle Hub Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangarilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.4).
- •Aberfoyle Hub Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 30.
- •Aberfoyle Hub Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -41%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Aberfoyle Hub Primary School better than Kangarilla Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aberfoyle Hub Primary School and Kangarilla Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Kangarilla in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfoyle Hub Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kangarilla Primary School has 9.1.
How do Aberfoyle Hub Primary School and Kangarilla Primary School rank in SA?
Aberfoyle Hub Primary School is 160th of 348 and Kangarilla Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.