Hamley Bridge Primary School vs Light Pass Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamley Bridge Primary School
Hamley Bridge · Government primary · R-6
33 students · ICSEA 940
Light Pass Primary School
Light Pass · Government primary · R-6
38 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Hamley Bridge Primary School Hamley Bridge SA | Light Pass Primary School Light Pass SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 33 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 15 | 17 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -61% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hamley Bridge 5401 | Light Pass 5355 |
| Council area | Wakefield | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hamleybridgeps.sa.edu.au | www.lightpassps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.0 vs 29.8).
- •Hamley Bridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamley Bridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.6).
- •Light Pass Primary School is the larger school with 38 students compared with 33.
- •Light Pass Primary School has grown faster over five years (-44% vs -61%).
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 Hamley Bridge Primary School better than Light Pass Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamley Bridge Primary School and Light Pass Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Hamley Bridge and Light Pass in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamley Bridge Primary School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Light Pass Primary School has 8.6.
How do Hamley Bridge Primary School and Light Pass Primary School rank in SA?
Hamley Bridge Primary School is unranked and Light Pass Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.