Hallett Cove School vs Sheidow Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.1 km 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
Sheidow Park Primary School
Sheidow Park · Government primary · R-6
290 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Hallett Cove School Hallett Cove SA | Sheidow Park Primary School Sheidow Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 145 | #224 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1093 of 1,259 | #3263 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,243 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 605 | 147 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.0 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Sheidow Park 5158 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcs.sa.edu.au | www.sheidowps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sheidow Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 29.1).
- •Sheidow Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallett Cove School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.7).
- •Hallett Cove School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 290.
- •Hallett Cove School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -28%).
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 Sheidow Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sheidow Park Primary School ranks higher (42.3 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 Sheidow Park Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hallett Cove and Sheidow Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallett Cove School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sheidow Park Primary School has 17.7.
How do Hallett Cove School and Sheidow Park Primary School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove School is 127th of 145 and Sheidow Park Primary School is 224th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.