Ardtornish Primary School vs Highbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardtornish Primary School
St Agnes · Government primary · R-6
462 students · ICSEA 1044
Highbury Primary School
Hope Valley · Government primary · U, R-6
499 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Ardtornish Primary School St Agnes SA | Highbury Primary School Hope Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 348 | #122 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2506 of 4,908 | #1745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 462 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 229 | 240 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | St Agnes 5097 | Hope Valley 5090 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardtornps.sa.edu.au | www.highburyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.0 vs 52.7).
- •Highbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.6).
- •Highbury Primary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 462.
- •Highbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -15%).
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 Ardtornish Primary School better than Highbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highbury Primary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 52.7 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 Ardtornish Primary School and Highbury Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Agnes and Hope Valley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardtornish Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highbury Primary School has 16.0.
How do Ardtornish Primary School and Highbury Primary School rank in SA?
Ardtornish Primary School is 167th of 348 and Highbury Primary School is 122nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.