Bordertown Primary School vs Hendon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 259 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bordertown Primary School
Bordertown · Government primary · R-6
311 students · ICSEA 966
Hendon Primary School
Royal Park · Government primary · U, R-6
270 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Bordertown Primary School Bordertown SA | Hendon Primary School Royal Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #314 of 348 | #242 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4406 of 4,908 | #3479 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 311 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 150 | 126 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bordertown 5268 | Royal Park 5014 |
| Council area | Tatiara | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bordertownps.sa.edu.au/ | www.hendonps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hendon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 26.3).
- •Bordertown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hendon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.0).
- •Bordertown Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 270.
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 Bordertown Primary School better than Hendon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hendon Primary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 26.3 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 Bordertown Primary School and Hendon Primary School?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Bordertown and Royal Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bordertown Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hendon Primary School has 10.7.
How do Bordertown Primary School and Hendon Primary School rank in SA?
Bordertown Primary School is 314th of 348 and Hendon Primary School is 242nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.