Hallett Cove School vs Hallett Cove South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 983 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallett Cove School
Hallett Cove · Government combined · R-12
1,243 students · ICSEA 999
Hallett Cove South Primary School
Hallett Cove · Government primary · U, R-6
77 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Hallett Cove School Hallett Cove SA | Hallett Cove South Primary School Hallett Cove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1093 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 1,243 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 605 | 40 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.0 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 16% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Hallett Cove 5158 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcs.sa.edu.au | www.hcsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 29.1).
- •Hallett Cove School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 15.0).
- •Hallett Cove School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 77.
- •Hallett Cove School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -29%).
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 School better than Hallett Cove South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hallett Cove South Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 29.1 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 School and Hallett Cove South Primary School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Hallett Cove and Hallett Cove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallett Cove School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallett Cove South Primary School has 8.2.
How do Hallett Cove School and Hallett Cove South Primary School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove School is 127th of 145 and Hallett Cove South Primary School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.