Hallett Cove School vs Woodend 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
Woodend Primary School
Sheidow Park · Government primary · R-6
631 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Hallett Cove School Hallett Cove SA | Woodend Primary School Sheidow Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 145 | #151 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1093 of 1,259 | #2220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,243 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 605 | 310 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.0 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Sheidow Park 5158 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcs.sa.edu.au | www.woodendps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woodend Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 29.1).
- •Woodend Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallett Cove School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Hallett Cove School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 631.
- •Hallett Cove School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 Woodend Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodend Primary School ranks higher (56.5 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 Woodend 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 Woodend Primary School has 18.1.
How do Hallett Cove School and Woodend Primary School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove School is 127th of 145 and Woodend Primary School is 151st of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.