Cedar College vs Hillcrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar College
Northgate · Independent combined · R-12
884 students · ICSEA 1090
Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest · Government primary · U, R-6
395 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Cedar College Northgate SA | Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 145 | #48 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,259 | #850 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 884 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 474 / 410 | 180 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Northgate 5085 | Hillcrest 5086 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au | www.hillcrstps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 64.6).
- •Hillcrest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedar College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.9).
- •Cedar College is the larger school with 884 students compared with 395.
- •Cedar College is a independent school while Hillcrest Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cedar College better than Hillcrest Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 64.6 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 Cedar College and Hillcrest Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Northgate and Hillcrest in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedar College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Primary School has 16.9.
How do Cedar College and Hillcrest Primary School rank in SA?
Cedar College is 23rd of 145 and Hillcrest Primary School is 48th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.