Hallett Cove East Primary School vs Hallett Cove South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallett Cove East Primary School
Hallett Cove · Government primary · R-6
325 students · ICSEA 1056
Hallett Cove South Primary School
Hallett Cove · Government primary · U, R-6
77 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Hallett Cove East Primary School Hallett Cove SA | Hallett Cove South Primary School Hallett Cove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2438 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 325 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 167 | 40 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 16% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Hallett Cove 5158 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.halcoveeps.sa.edu.au | www.hcsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hallett Cove East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 47.0).
- •Hallett Cove East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 19.3).
- •Hallett Cove East Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 77.
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 Hallett Cove East Primary School better than Hallett Cove South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hallett Cove East Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 47.0 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 Hallett Cove East Primary School and Hallett Cove South Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hallett Cove and Hallett Cove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallett Cove East Primary School has 19.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallett Cove South Primary School has 8.2.
How do Hallett Cove East Primary School and Hallett Cove South Primary School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove East Primary School is 161st of 348 and Hallett Cove South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.