Hendon Primary School vs Seaton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 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
Seaton High School
Seaton · Government high school · U, 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Hendon Primary School Royal Park SA | Seaton High School Seaton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 348 | #37 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3479 of 4,908 | #761 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 270 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 144 | 409 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 72.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Royal Park 5014 | Seaton 5023 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hendonps.sa.edu.au | www.seatonhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seaton High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 39.2).
- •Seaton High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hendon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
- •Seaton High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 270.
- •Seaton High School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Hendon Primary School better than Seaton High School?
On the Success Index, Seaton High School ranks higher (49.1 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 Seaton High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Royal Park and Seaton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hendon Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaton High School has 12.6.
How do Hendon Primary School and Seaton High School rank in SA?
Hendon Primary School is 242nd of 348 and Seaton High School is 37th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.