Hahndorf Primary School vs The Hills Christian Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hahndorf Primary School
Hahndorf · Government primary · R-6
166 students · ICSEA 1049
The Hills Christian Community School
Verdun · Independent combined · R-12
640 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Hahndorf Primary School Hahndorf SA | The Hills Christian Community School Verdun SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 348 | #19 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2083 of 4,908 | #327 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 166 | 640 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 88 | 314 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hahndorf 5245 | Verdun 5245 |
| Council area | Mount Barker | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hahndorfps.sa.edu.au | www.hills.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Hills Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 58.0).
- •The Hills Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Hills Christian Community School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •The Hills Christian Community School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 166.
- •The Hills Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -36%).
- •Hahndorf Primary School is a government school while The Hills Christian Community School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hahndorf Primary School better than The Hills Christian Community School?
On the Success Index, The Hills Christian Community School ranks higher (66.8 vs 58.0 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 Hahndorf Primary School and The Hills Christian Community School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hahndorf and Verdun in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hahndorf Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hills Christian Community School has 13.1.
How do Hahndorf Primary School and The Hills Christian Community School rank in SA?
Hahndorf Primary School is 142nd of 348 and The Hills Christian Community School is 19th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.