Happy Valley Primary School vs Lobethal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 33 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Primary School
Happy Valley · Government primary · R-6
325 students · ICSEA 1033
Lobethal Primary School
Lobethal · Government primary · R-6
148 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Happy Valley Primary School Happy Valley SA | Lobethal Primary School Lobethal SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 348 | #153 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2214 of 4,908 | #2223 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 325 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 168 | 70 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Happy Valley 5159 | Lobethal 5241 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.happyvalley.sa.edu.au | www.lobethalps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.5 vs 56.4).
- •Lobethal Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.1).
- •Happy Valley Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 148.
- •Happy Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -13%).
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 Happy Valley Primary School better than Lobethal 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 Happy Valley Primary School and Lobethal Primary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Happy Valley and Lobethal in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Happy Valley Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lobethal Primary School has 14.8.
How do Happy Valley Primary School and Lobethal Primary School rank in SA?
Happy Valley Primary School is 150th of 348 and Lobethal Primary School is 153rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.