Hampstead Primary School vs Vale Park Primary 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.
Hampstead Primary School
Greenacres · Government primary · U, R-6
243 students · ICSEA 1032
Vale Park Primary School
Vale Park · Government primary · R-6
393 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Hampstead Primary School Greenacres SA | Vale Park Primary School Vale Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 348 | #62 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1203 of 4,908 | #1053 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 243 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 116 | 185 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacres 5086 | Vale Park 5081 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hampsteadps.sa.edu.au | www.valeparkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vale Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 68.0).
- •Vale Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hampstead Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Vale Park Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 243.
- •Hampstead Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -20%).
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 Vale Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Vale Park Primary School ranks higher (69.6 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 Vale Park Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greenacres and Vale Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampstead Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vale Park Primary School has 16.1.
How do Hampstead Primary School and Vale Park Primary School rank in SA?
Hampstead Primary School is 74th of 348 and Vale Park Primary School is 62nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.