Bridgewater Primary School vs Heathfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater · Government primary · R-6
197 students · ICSEA 1076
Heathfield Primary School
Heathfield · Government primary · R-6
102 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater SA | Heathfield Primary School Heathfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 348 | #102 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1733 of 4,908 | #1545 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 197 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 112 | 49 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bridgewater 5155 | Heathfield 5153 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bridgeps.sa.edu.au | www.heathfieldps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 62.1).
- •Bridgewater Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 102.
- •Bridgewater Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -24%).
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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Heathfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heathfield Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 62.1 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 Bridgewater Primary School and Heathfield Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Heathfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgewater Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathfield Primary School has 15.9.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Heathfield Primary School rank in SA?
Bridgewater Primary School is 121st of 348 and Heathfield Primary School is 102nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.