Hackham West School vs Huntfield Heights School P-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hackham West School
Hackham West · Government primary · R-6
110 students · ICSEA 867
Huntfield Heights School P-6
Huntfield Heights · Government primary · R-6
80 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Hackham West School Hackham West SA | Huntfield Heights School P-6 Huntfield Heights SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 348 | #316 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4597 of 4,908 | #4434 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 110 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 58 | 34 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 867 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 21% |
| Suburb | Hackham West 5163 | Huntfield Heights 5163 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hackwestschool.sa.edu.au/ | www.hhps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Huntfield Heights School P-6 scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 23.4).
- •Huntfield Heights School P-6 has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hackham West School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Hackham West School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 80.
- •Huntfield Heights School P-6 has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -15%).
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 Hackham West School better than Huntfield Heights School P-6?
On the Success Index, Huntfield Heights School P-6 ranks higher (26.0 vs 23.4 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 Hackham West School and Huntfield Heights School P-6?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hackham West and Huntfield Heights in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hackham West School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Huntfield Heights School P-6 has 13.3.
How do Hackham West School and Huntfield Heights School P-6 rank in SA?
Hackham West School is 330th of 348 and Huntfield Heights School P-6 is 316th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.