Ardtornish Primary School vs Modbury Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 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
Modbury Special School
Hope Valley · Government special · U
166 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Ardtornish Primary School St Agnes SA | Modbury Special School Hope Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2506 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | R-6 | U |
| Students | 462 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 229 | 40 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 33.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| 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.modburyss.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ardtornish Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Modbury Special School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 17.6).
- •Ardtornish Primary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 166.
- •Modbury Special School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Modbury Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ardtornish Primary School and Modbury Special School?
About 1.0 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 Modbury Special School has 5.5.
How do Ardtornish Primary School and Modbury Special School rank in SA?
Ardtornish Primary School is 167th of 348 and Modbury Special School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.