Heathfield Primary School vs Mylor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Primary School
Heathfield · Government primary · R-6
102 students · ICSEA 1071
Mylor Primary School
Mylor · Government primary · R-6
33 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Heathfield Primary School Heathfield SA | Mylor Primary School Mylor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1545 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 102 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 53 | 7 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Heathfield 5153 | Mylor 5153 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathfieldps.sa.edu.au/ | www.mylorps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 36.6).
- •Heathfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mylor Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.9).
- •Heathfield Primary School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 33.
- •Heathfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -52%).
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 Primary School better than Mylor Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heathfield Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 36.6 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 Primary School and Mylor Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Heathfield and Mylor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathfield Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mylor Primary School has 10.3.
How do Heathfield Primary School and Mylor Primary School rank in SA?
Heathfield Primary School is 102nd of 348 and Mylor Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.