Fulham North Primary School vs Henley Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fulham North Primary School
Henley Beach · Government primary · R-6
395 students · ICSEA 1095
Henley Beach Primary School
Henley Beach South · Government primary · U, R-6
354 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Fulham North Primary School Henley Beach SA | Henley Beach Primary School Henley Beach South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 348 | #84 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1287 of 4,908 | #1355 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 395 | 354 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 199 | 161 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Henley Beach 5022 | Henley Beach South 5022 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fulnorthps.sa.edu.au | www.henleyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.0 vs 66.2).
- •Henley Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henley Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.8).
- •Fulham North Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 354.
- •Fulham North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 North Primary School better than Henley Beach 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 Fulham North Primary School and Henley Beach Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Henley Beach and Henley Beach South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fulham North Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Henley Beach Primary School has 17.3.
How do Fulham North Primary School and Henley Beach Primary School rank in SA?
Fulham North Primary School is 78th of 348 and Henley Beach Primary School is 84th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.