Christies Beach High School vs Hackham West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christies Beach High School
Christie Downs · Government high school · U, 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 905
Hackham West School
Hackham West · Government primary · R-6
110 students · ICSEA 867
| Measure | Christies Beach High School Christie Downs SA | Hackham West School Hackham West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 84 | #330 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1353 of 1,472 | #4597 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 789 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 436 | 52 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 867 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 42% |
| Suburb | Christie Downs 5164 | Hackham West 5163 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbhs.sa.edu.au | hackwestschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.2 vs 23.4).
- •Christies Beach High School has the higher ICSEA (905 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hackham West School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.2).
- •Christies Beach High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 110.
- •Christies Beach High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
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 Christies Beach High School better than Hackham West School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christies Beach High School and Hackham West School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Christie Downs and Hackham West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christies Beach High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hackham West School has 11.2.
How do Christies Beach High School and Hackham West School rank in SA?
Christies Beach High School is 73rd of 84 and Hackham West School is 330th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.