Aldgate Primary School vs Heathfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldgate Primary School
Aldgate · Government primary · R-6
253 students · ICSEA 1092
Heathfield High School
Heathfield · Government high school · 7-12
970 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Aldgate Primary School Aldgate SA | Heathfield High School Heathfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 348 | #10 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1673 of 4,908 | #208 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 253 | 970 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 133 | 460 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 63.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 25.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aldgate 5154 | Heathfield 5153 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aldgateps.sa.edu.au/ | www.hhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heathfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 62.7).
- •Aldgate Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathfield High School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •Heathfield High School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 253.
- •Heathfield High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -16%).
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 Aldgate Primary School better than Heathfield High School?
On the Success Index, Heathfield High School ranks higher (73.0 vs 62.7 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 Aldgate Primary School and Heathfield High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Aldgate and Heathfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldgate Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathfield High School has 15.4.
How do Aldgate Primary School and Heathfield High School rank in SA?
Aldgate Primary School is 113th of 348 and Heathfield High School is 10th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.