Fraser Park Primary School vs Hincks Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 285 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fraser Park Primary School
Murray Bridge · Government primary · R-6
83 students · ICSEA 818
Hincks Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · R-6
170 students · ICSEA 833
| Measure | Fraser Park Primary School Murray Bridge SA | Hincks Avenue Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #339 of 348 | #338 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4703 of 4,908 | #4695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 83 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 41 | 71 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 818 | 833 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 51% |
| Suburb | Murray Bridge 5253 | Whyalla Norrie 5608 |
| Council area | Murray Bridge | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.fraserpkps.sa.edu.au | www.hincksps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.6 vs 21.8).
- •Hincks Avenue Primary School has the higher ICSEA (833 vs 818), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hincks Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 83.
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 Fraser Park Primary School better than Hincks Avenue 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 Fraser Park Primary School and Hincks Avenue Primary School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Murray Bridge and Whyalla Norrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fraser Park Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hincks Avenue Primary School has 13.6.
How do Fraser Park Primary School and Hincks Avenue Primary School rank in SA?
Fraser Park Primary School is 339th of 348 and Hincks Avenue Primary School is 338th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.