Angle Vale Primary School vs John Hartley School B-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angle Vale Primary School
Angle Vale · Government primary · R-6
383 students · ICSEA 963
John Hartley School B-6
Smithfield Plains · Government primary · U, R-6
685 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Angle Vale Primary School Angle Vale SA | John Hartley School B-6 Smithfield Plains SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 348 | #307 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4398 of 4,908 | #4322 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 383 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 205 | 333 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 115 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 52.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 42.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Angle Vale 5117 | Smithfield Plains 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avps.sa.edu.au | www.hartley.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Hartley School B-6 scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 26.4).
- •Angle Vale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Hartley School B-6 has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.9).
- •John Hartley School B-6 is the larger school with 685 students compared with 383.
- •John Hartley School B-6 has grown faster over five years (9% vs -19%).
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 Angle Vale Primary School better than John Hartley School B-6?
On the Success Index, John Hartley School B-6 ranks higher (27.4 vs 26.4 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 Angle Vale Primary School and John Hartley School B-6?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Angle Vale and Smithfield Plains in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angle Vale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Hartley School B-6 has 13.1.
How do Angle Vale Primary School and John Hartley School B-6 rank in SA?
Angle Vale Primary School is 313th of 348 and John Hartley School B-6 is 307th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.