Blackwood Primary School vs Hawthorndene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwood Primary School
Eden Hills · Government primary · R-6
363 students · ICSEA 1095
Hawthorndene Primary School
Hawthorndene · Government primary · R-6
290 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Blackwood Primary School Eden Hills SA | Hawthorndene Primary School Hawthorndene SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 348 | #107 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1594 of 4,908 | #1615 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 363 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 197 | 145 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eden Hills 5050 | Hawthorndene 5051 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackwoodps.sa.edu.au | www.hthdeneps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.6 vs 63.3).
- •Hawthorndene Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawthorndene Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Blackwood Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 290.
- •Blackwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-18% 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 Primary School better than Hawthorndene Primary 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 Blackwood Primary 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 Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawthorndene Primary School has 16.9.
How do Blackwood Primary School and Hawthorndene Primary School rank in SA?
Blackwood Primary School is 105th of 348 and Hawthorndene Primary School is 107th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.