Hackham West School vs Wallaroo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 158 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
Wallaroo Primary School
Wallaroo · Government primary · R-6
65 students · ICSEA 865
| Measure | Hackham West School Hackham West SA | Wallaroo Primary School Wallaroo SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4597 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 110 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 58 | 32 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 867 | 865 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 18% |
| Suburb | Hackham West 5163 | Wallaroo 5556 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | hackwestschool.sa.edu.au/ | www.wallaroops.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.4 vs 22.6).
- •Hackham West School has the higher ICSEA (867 vs 865), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wallaroo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.2).
- •Hackham West School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 65.
- •Hackham West School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -34%).
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 Wallaroo 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 Hackham West School and Wallaroo Primary School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Hackham West and Wallaroo in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hackham West School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallaroo Primary School has 9.6.
How do Hackham West School and Wallaroo Primary School rank in SA?
Hackham West School is 330th of 348 and Wallaroo Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.