Fulham Gardens Primary School vs Henley Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fulham Gardens Primary School
Henley Beach · Government primary · U, R-6
148 students · ICSEA 1042
Henley Beach Primary School
Henley Beach South · Government primary · U, R-6
354 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Fulham Gardens Primary School Henley Beach SA | Henley Beach Primary School Henley Beach South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 348 | #84 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1528 of 4,908 | #1355 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 148 | 354 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 87 | 161 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Henley Beach 5022 | Henley Beach South 5022 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fulhmgdnps.sa.edu.au | www.henleyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Henley Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 64.2).
- •Henley Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fulham Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.3).
- •Henley Beach Primary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 148.
- •Fulham Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -26%).
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 Fulham Gardens Primary School better than Henley Beach Primary School?
On the Success Index, Henley Beach Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.2 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 Fulham Gardens Primary School and Henley Beach Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Henley Beach and Henley Beach South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fulham Gardens Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Henley Beach Primary School has 17.3.
How do Fulham Gardens Primary School and Henley Beach Primary School rank in SA?
Fulham Gardens Primary School is 98th of 348 and Henley Beach Primary School is 84th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.