Braeview School vs Reynella East College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braeview School
Happy Valley · Government primary · U, R-6
360 students · ICSEA 1032
Reynella East College
Reynella East · Government combined · U, R-12
1,938 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Braeview School Happy Valley SA | Reynella East College Reynella East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 348 | #116 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2709 of 4,908 | #1012 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 360 | 1,938 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 212 | 954 / 984 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 167 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 130.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 55.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Happy Valley 5159 | Reynella East 5161 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.braeview.sa.edu.au | www.reynellaec.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Braeview School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 32.6).
- •Braeview School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reynella East College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.3).
- •Reynella East College is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 360.
- •Reynella East College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -21%).
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 Braeview School better than Reynella East College?
On the Success Index, Braeview School ranks higher (49.7 vs 32.6 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 Braeview School and Reynella East College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Happy Valley and Reynella East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braeview School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reynella East College has 14.8.
How do Braeview School and Reynella East College rank in SA?
Braeview School is 179th of 348 and Reynella East College is 116th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.