Hallett Cove School vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 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
St Martin de Porres School
Sheidow Park · Catholic primary · R-6
530 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Hallett Cove School Hallett Cove SA | St Martin de Porres School Sheidow Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 145 | #81 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1093 of 1,259 | #1306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,243 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 605 | 251 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.0 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Sheidow Park 5158 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcs.sa.edu.au | www.smdps.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 29.1).
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin de Porres School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Hallett Cove School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 530.
- •St Martin de Porres School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 1%).
- •Hallett Cove School is a government school while St Martin de Porres School is a catholic 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 Hallett Cove School better than St Martin de Porres School?
On the Success Index, St Martin de Porres School ranks higher (66.8 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 St Martin de Porres School?
About 1.5 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 St Martin de Porres School has 13.5.
How do Hallett Cove School and St Martin de Porres School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove School is 127th of 145 and St Martin de Porres School is 81st of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.