Darlington Primary School vs IQRA College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Primary School
Seacombe Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
184 students · ICSEA 964
IQRA College
O'Halloran Hill · Independent combined · R-12
734 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Darlington Primary School Seacombe Gardens SA | IQRA College O'Halloran Hill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 348 | #21 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3284 of 4,908 | #363 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 184 | 734 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 89 | 375 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +122% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 52.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 0% |
| Suburb | Seacombe Gardens 5047 | O'Halloran Hill 5158 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.darlngtnps.sa.edu.au | www.iqracollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •IQRA College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 42.0).
- •IQRA College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darlington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •IQRA College is the larger school with 734 students compared with 184.
- •IQRA College has grown faster over five years (122% vs -22%).
- •Darlington Primary School is a government school while IQRA College is an independent 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 Darlington Primary School better than IQRA College?
On the Success Index, IQRA College ranks higher (65.1 vs 42.0 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 Darlington Primary School and IQRA College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Seacombe Gardens and O'Halloran Hill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlington Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and IQRA College has 13.9.
How do Darlington Primary School and IQRA College rank in SA?
Darlington Primary School is 227th of 348 and IQRA College is 21st of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.