Hallett Cove South Primary School vs Whyalla Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 243 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallett Cove South Primary School
Hallett Cove · Government primary · U, R-6
77 students · ICSEA 989
Whyalla Town Primary School
Whyalla · Government primary · R-6
318 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Hallett Cove South Primary School Hallett Cove SA | Whyalla Town Primary School Whyalla SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #218 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3245 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 77 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 37 | 168 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Whyalla 5600 |
| Council area | Marion | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hcsps.sa.edu.au | www.whytownps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 42.6).
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.5).
- •Whyalla Town Primary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 77.
- •Whyalla Town Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 South Primary School better than Whyalla Town Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hallett Cove South Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 42.6 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 South Primary School and Whyalla Town Primary School?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Hallett Cove and Whyalla in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallett Cove South Primary School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whyalla Town Primary School has 14.5.
How do Hallett Cove South Primary School and Whyalla Town Primary School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove South Primary School is unranked and Whyalla Town Primary School is 218th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.