Angaston Primary School vs Braeview School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angaston Primary School
Angaston · Government primary · R-6
258 students · ICSEA 1032
Braeview School
Happy Valley · Government primary · U, R-6
360 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Angaston Primary School Angaston SA | Braeview School Happy Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 348 | #179 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2640 of 4,908 | #2709 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 258 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 125 | 148 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Angaston 5353 | Happy Valley 5159 |
| Council area | Barossa | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.angastonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.braeview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Angaston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 49.7).
- •Braeview School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 258.
- •Angaston Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -21%).
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 Angaston Primary School better than Braeview School?
On the Success Index, Angaston Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 49.7 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 Angaston Primary School and Braeview School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Angaston and Happy Valley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angaston Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Braeview School has 17.3.
How do Angaston Primary School and Braeview School rank in SA?
Angaston Primary School is 174th of 348 and Braeview School is 179th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.