Glossop Community School vs Hincks Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 309 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glossop Community School
Glossop · Government primary · R-6
41 students · ICSEA 845
Hincks Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · R-6
170 students · ICSEA 833
| Measure | Glossop Community School Glossop SA | Hincks Avenue Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #338 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 41 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 27 | 71 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 845 | 833 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 51% |
| Suburb | Glossop 5344 | Whyalla Norrie 5608 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.glossopps.sa.edu.au/ | www.hincksps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glossop Community School scores higher on the Success Index (23.6 vs 21.8).
- •Glossop Community School has the higher ICSEA (845 vs 833), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glossop Community School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 13.6).
- •Hincks Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 41.
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 Glossop Community School better than Hincks Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glossop Community School ranks higher (23.6 vs 21.8 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 Glossop Community School and Hincks Avenue Primary School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Whyalla Norrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glossop Community School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hincks Avenue Primary School has 13.6.
How do Glossop Community School and Hincks Avenue Primary School rank in SA?
Glossop Community School is unranked and Hincks Avenue Primary School is 338th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.