Findon High School vs Seaton Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 683 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Findon High School
Findon · Government high school · U, 7-12
467 students · ICSEA 978
Seaton Park Primary School
Seaton · Government primary · U, R-6
149 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Findon High School Findon SA | Seaton Park Primary School Seaton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 84 | #149 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,472 | #2197 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 467 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 264 | 65 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +85% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Findon 5023 | Seaton 5023 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.findonhs.sa.edu.au | www.seatonpk.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.0 vs 56.7).
- •Seaton Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seaton Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.1).
- •Findon High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 149.
- •Findon High School has grown faster over five years (85% vs 27%).
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 Findon High School better than Seaton Park Primary School?
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 Findon High School and Seaton Park Primary School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Findon and Seaton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Findon High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaton Park Primary School has 9.1.
How do Findon High School and Seaton Park Primary School rank in SA?
Findon High School is 30th of 84 and Seaton Park Primary School is 149th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.