Blanchetown Primary School vs Hendon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 117 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchetown Primary School
Blanchetown · Government primary · R-6
11 students · ICSEA 965
Hendon Primary School
Royal Park · Government primary · U, R-6
270 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Blanchetown Primary School Blanchetown SA | Hendon Primary School Royal Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #242 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3479 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 11 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 5 | 126 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Blanchetown 5357 | Royal Park 5014 |
| Council area | Mid Murray | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blanchtnps.sa.edu.au | www.hendonps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hendon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 32.8).
- •Hendon Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 11.
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 Blanchetown Primary School better than Hendon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hendon Primary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 32.8 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 Blanchetown Primary School and Hendon Primary School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Blanchetown and Royal Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Blanchetown Primary School and Hendon Primary School rank in SA?
Blanchetown Primary School is unranked and Hendon Primary School is 242nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.