Aldinga Payinthi College vs Seaford Rise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldinga Payinthi College
Aldinga · Government combined · U, R-12
831 students · ICSEA 954
Seaford Rise Primary School
Seaford Rise · Government primary · U, R-6
369 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Aldinga Payinthi College Aldinga SA | Seaford Rise Primary School Seaford Rise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 145 | #276 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1163 of 1,259 | #3911 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 831 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 393 / 438 | 175 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Aldinga 5173 | Seaford Rise 5169 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au | www.seariseps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seaford Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.1 vs 26.0).
- •Seaford Rise Primary School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldinga Payinthi College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •Aldinga Payinthi College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 369.
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 Aldinga Payinthi College better than Seaford Rise Primary School?
On the Success Index, Seaford Rise Primary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 26.0 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 Aldinga Payinthi College and Seaford Rise Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Aldinga and Seaford Rise in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldinga Payinthi College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaford Rise Primary School has 15.5.
How do Aldinga Payinthi College and Seaford Rise Primary School rank in SA?
Aldinga Payinthi College is 136th of 145 and Seaford Rise Primary School is 276th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.