Aberfoyle Park High School vs Happy Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfoyle Park High School
Aberfoyle Park · Government high school · 7-12
906 students · ICSEA 1039
Happy Valley Primary School
Happy Valley · Government primary · R-6
325 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Aberfoyle Park High School Aberfoyle Park SA | Happy Valley Primary School Happy Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 84 | #150 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 1,472 | #2214 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 906 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 374 / 532 | 157 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.0 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Happy Valley 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aphs.sa.edu.au | www.happyvalley.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.8 vs 56.5).
- •Aberfoyle Park High School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aberfoyle Park High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Aberfoyle Park High School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 325.
- •Happy Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -11%).
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 Aberfoyle Park High School better than Happy Valley 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 Park High School and Happy Valley Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Happy Valley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfoyle Park High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Happy Valley Primary School has 17.1.
How do Aberfoyle Park High School and Happy Valley Primary School rank in SA?
Aberfoyle Park High School is 28th of 84 and Happy Valley Primary School is 150th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.