Hendon Primary School vs Mount Carmel College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hendon Primary School
Royal Park · Government primary · U, R-6
270 students · ICSEA 965
Mount Carmel College
Rosewater · Catholic combined · R-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Hendon Primary School Royal Park SA | Mount Carmel College Rosewater SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 348 | #62 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3479 of 4,908 | #750 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 270 | 1,204 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 144 | 557 / 647 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +105% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 83.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Royal Park 5014 | Rosewater 5013 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hendonps.sa.edu.au | www.mcc.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 39.2).
- •Mount Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hendon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Mount Carmel College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 270.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (105% vs -24%).
- •Hendon Primary School is a government school while Mount Carmel College 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 Hendon Primary School better than Mount Carmel College?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel College ranks higher (45.6 vs 39.2 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 Hendon Primary School and Mount Carmel College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Royal Park and Rosewater in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hendon Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Carmel College has 14.4.
How do Hendon Primary School and Mount Carmel College rank in SA?
Hendon Primary School is 242nd of 348 and Mount Carmel College is 62nd of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.