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Fulham North Primary School vs Henley High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 511 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureFulham North Primary School
Henley Beach SA
Henley High School
Henley Beach SA
Success Index
67
Top 25%
57
Top 50%
State rank (type)#78 of 348#27 of 84
National rank (type)#1287 of 4,908#572 of 1,472
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangeR-6U, 7-12
Students3951,381
Girls / boys196 / 199650 / 731
Foundation intake80–
Year 7 cohort–240
Year 12 cohort–208
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-16%+5%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10951045
ICSEA percentile83th66th
Top SEA quarter37%21%
Bottom SEA quarter8%18%
Students per teacher17.813.8
Teaching staff (FTE)22.299.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE)6.635.4
Language background other than English20%26%
Indigenous students1%4%
SuburbHenley Beach 5022Henley Beach 5022
Council areaCharles SturtCharles Sturt
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.fulnorthps.sa.edu.auwww.henleyhs.sa.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Fulham North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 57.4).
  • •Fulham North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Henley High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.8).
  • •Henley High School is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 395.
  • •Henley High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -16%).

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 High School?

On the Success Index, Fulham North Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 57.4 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 North Primary School and Henley High School?

About 511 m in a straight line, between Henley Beach and Henley Beach 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 High School has 13.8.

How do Fulham North Primary School and Henley High School rank in SA?

Fulham North Primary School is 78th of 348 and Henley High School is 27th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.