Coromandel Valley Primary School vs Hillcrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coromandel Valley Primary School
Coromandel Valley · Government primary · R-6
483 students · ICSEA 1097
Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest · Government primary · U, R-6
395 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Coromandel Valley Primary School Coromandel Valley SA | Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 348 | #48 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1064 of 4,908 | #850 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 483 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 237 | 180 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coromandel Valley 5051 | Hillcrest 5086 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coromandps.sa.edu.au | www.hillcrstps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 69.4).
- •Coromandel Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coromandel Valley Primary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 395.
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 Coromandel Valley Primary School better than Hillcrest Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 69.4 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 Coromandel Valley Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Coromandel Valley and Hillcrest in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coromandel Valley Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Primary School has 16.9.
How do Coromandel Valley Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School rank in SA?
Coromandel Valley Primary School is 64th of 348 and Hillcrest Primary School is 48th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.