Hamley Bridge Primary School vs Stirling North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 219 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
Stirling North Primary School
Stirling North · Government primary · R-6
317 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Hamley Bridge Primary School Hamley Bridge SA | Stirling North Primary School Stirling North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #315 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4410 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 33 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 15 | 150 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -61% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 21% |
| Suburb | Hamley Bridge 5401 | Stirling North 5710 |
| Council area | Wakefield | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hamleybridgeps.sa.edu.au | www.stirlingnorth.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hamley Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 26.3).
- •Hamley Bridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamley Bridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 14.0).
- •Stirling North Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 33.
- •Stirling North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Stirling North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hamley Bridge Primary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 26.3 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 Hamley Bridge Primary School and Stirling North Primary School?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Hamley Bridge and Stirling North 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 Stirling North Primary School has 14.0.
How do Hamley Bridge Primary School and Stirling North Primary School rank in SA?
Hamley Bridge Primary School is unranked and Stirling North Primary School is 315th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.