Darlington Primary School vs Seacliff Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.4 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
Seacliff Primary School
Seacliff · Government primary · R-6
356 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Darlington Primary School Seacombe Gardens SA | Seacliff Primary School Seacliff SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 348 | #90 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3284 of 4,908 | #1424 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 184 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 89 | 172 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Seacombe Gardens 5047 | Seacliff 5049 |
| Council area | Marion | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.darlngtnps.sa.edu.au | www.seacliff.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seacliff Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 42.0).
- •Seacliff Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darlington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.3).
- •Seacliff Primary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 184.
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 Seacliff Primary School?
On the Success Index, Seacliff Primary School ranks higher (65.5 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 Seacliff Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Seacombe Gardens and Seacliff in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlington Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seacliff Primary School has 16.3.
How do Darlington Primary School and Seacliff Primary School rank in SA?
Darlington Primary School is 227th of 348 and Seacliff Primary School is 90th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.