Blackwood High School vs Hawthorndene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwood High School
Eden Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1059
Hawthorndene Primary School
Hawthorndene · Government primary · R-6
290 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Blackwood High School Eden Hills SA | Hawthorndene Primary School Hawthorndene SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 84 | #107 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #526 of 1,472 | #1615 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,211 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 553 / 658 | 145 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.1 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eden Hills 5050 | Hawthorndene 5051 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhs.sa.edu.au | www.hthdeneps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawthorndene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 59.5).
- •Hawthorndene Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackwood High School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.9).
- •Blackwood High School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 290.
- •Blackwood High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -28%).
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 Blackwood High School better than Hawthorndene Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hawthorndene Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.5 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 Blackwood High School and Hawthorndene Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Eden Hills and Hawthorndene in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwood High School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawthorndene Primary School has 16.9.
How do Blackwood High School and Hawthorndene Primary School rank in SA?
Blackwood High School is 25th of 84 and Hawthorndene Primary School is 107th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.