Clarendon Primary School vs Happy Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Primary School
Clarendon · Government primary · R-6
86 students · ICSEA 1042
Happy Valley Primary School
Happy Valley · Government primary · R-6
325 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Clarendon Primary School Clarendon SA | Happy Valley Primary School Happy Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 348 | #150 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1974 of 4,908 | #2214 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 86 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 42 | 157 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Clarendon 5157 | Happy Valley 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarendonps.sa.edu.au | www.happyvalley.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clarendon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 56.5).
- •Clarendon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarendon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •Happy Valley Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 86.
- •Happy Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -9%).
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 Clarendon Primary School better than Happy Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clarendon Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 56.5 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 Clarendon Primary School and Happy Valley Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Clarendon and Happy Valley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Happy Valley Primary School has 17.1.
How do Clarendon Primary School and Happy Valley Primary School rank in SA?
Clarendon Primary School is 135th of 348 and Happy Valley Primary School is 150th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.