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Hampstead Primary School vs St Pius X School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureHampstead Primary School
Greenacres SA
St Pius X School
Windsor Gardens SA
Success Index
68
Top 25%
77
Top 10%
State rank (type)#74 of 348#9 of 348
National rank (type)#1203 of 4,908#376 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentCatholic
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeU, R-6R-6
Students243552
Girls / boys127 / 116276 / 276
Foundation intake2782
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+15%+17%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10321108
ICSEA percentile61th86th
Top SEA quarter25%42%
Bottom SEA quarter24%6%
Students per teacher12.315.9
Teaching staff (FTE)19.734.7
Non-teaching staff (FTE)12.114.5
Language background other than English80%50%
Indigenous students6%1%
SuburbGreenacres 5086Windsor Gardens 5087
Council areaPort Adelaide EnfieldPort Adelaide Enfield
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.hampsteadps.sa.edu.auwww.stpiusx.catholic.edu.au

The verdict

  • •St Pius X School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 68.0).
  • •St Pius X School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Hampstead Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.9).
  • •St Pius X School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 243.
  • •Hampstead Primary School is a government school while St Pius X 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 Hampstead Primary School better than St Pius X School?

On the Success Index, St Pius X School ranks higher (77.4 vs 68.0 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 Hampstead Primary School and St Pius X School?

About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greenacres and Windsor Gardens in South Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Hampstead Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X School has 15.9.

How do Hampstead Primary School and St Pius X School rank in SA?

Hampstead Primary School is 74th of 348 and St Pius X School is 9th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.