Hallett Cove East Primary School vs Spalding Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 175 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
Spalding Primary School
Spalding · Government primary · R-6
19 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Hallett Cove East Primary School Hallett Cove SA | Spalding Primary School Spalding SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2438 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 325 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 167 | 5 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Spalding 5454 |
| Council area | Marion | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.halcoveeps.sa.edu.au | www.spaldingps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spalding Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 53.6).
- •Spalding Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallett Cove East Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 19.
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 Spalding Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spalding Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 53.6 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 Spalding Primary School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Hallett Cove and Spalding in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Hallett Cove East Primary School and Spalding Primary School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove East Primary School is 161st of 348 and Spalding Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.