Compass Catholic Community vs John Hartley School B-6
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 587 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Catholic Community
Davoren Park · Catholic special · 12
139 students · ICSEA 916
John Hartley School B-6
Smithfield Plains · Government primary · U, R-6
685 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Compass Catholic Community Davoren Park SA | John Hartley School B-6 Smithfield Plains SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #307 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4322 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 139 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 65 | 333 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | – | 115 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 52.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 42.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 15% |
| Suburb | Davoren Park 5113 | Smithfield Plains 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compass.catholic.edu.au | www.hartley.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Compass Catholic Community has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Compass Catholic Community has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •John Hartley School B-6 is the larger school with 685 students compared with 139.
- •Compass Catholic Community is a catholic school while John Hartley School B-6 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 Compass Catholic Community better than John Hartley School B-6?
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 Compass Catholic Community and John Hartley School B-6?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Compass Catholic Community has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Hartley School B-6 has 13.1.
How do Compass Catholic Community and John Hartley School B-6 rank in SA?
Compass Catholic Community is unranked and John Hartley School B-6 is 307th of 348 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.