Hendon Primary School vs Our Lady Queen of Peace School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 997 m 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
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
Albert Park · Catholic primary · R-6
278 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Hendon Primary School Royal Park SA | Our Lady Queen of Peace School Albert Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 348 | #110 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3479 of 4,908 | #1626 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 270 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 144 | 138 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Royal Park 5014 | Albert Park 5014 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hendonps.sa.edu.au | www.olqp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 39.2).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hendon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.3).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 270.
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School has grown faster over five years (54% vs -24%).
- •Hendon Primary School is a government school while Our Lady Queen of Peace School 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Queen of Peace School ranks higher (63.2 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Royal Park and Albert Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hendon Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 15.3.
How do Hendon Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Peace School rank in SA?
Hendon Primary School is 242nd of 348 and Our Lady Queen of Peace School is 110th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.