Heathfield High School vs Heathfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield High School
Heathfield · Government high school · 7-12
970 students · ICSEA 1086
Heathfield Primary School
Heathfield · Government primary · R-6
102 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Heathfield High School Heathfield SA | Heathfield Primary School Heathfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 84 | #102 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #208 of 1,472 | #1545 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 970 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 510 | 49 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Heathfield 5153 | Heathfield 5153 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hhs.sa.edu.au | www.heathfieldps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Heathfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 64.0).
- •Heathfield High School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathfield High School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •Heathfield High School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 102.
- •Heathfield High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -24%).
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 Heathfield High School better than Heathfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heathfield High School ranks higher (73.0 vs 64.0 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 Heathfield High School and Heathfield Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Heathfield and Heathfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathfield High School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathfield Primary School has 15.9.
How do Heathfield High School and Heathfield Primary School rank in SA?
Heathfield High School is 10th of 84 and Heathfield Primary School is 102nd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.