Henley Beach Primary School vs Star of the Sea School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Henley Beach Primary School
Henley Beach South · Government primary · U, R-6
354 students · ICSEA 1104
Star of the Sea School
Henley Beach · Catholic primary · R-6
558 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Henley Beach Primary School Henley Beach South SA | Star of the Sea School Henley Beach SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 348 | #23 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1355 of 4,908 | #514 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 354 | 558 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 193 | 280 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Henley Beach South 5022 | Henley Beach 5022 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.henleyps.sa.edu.au | www.star.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Star of the Sea School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 66.2).
- •Star of the Sea School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Star of the Sea School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Star of the Sea School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 354.
- •Star of the Sea School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -26%).
- •Henley Beach Primary School is a government school while Star of the Sea 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 Henley Beach Primary School better than Star of the Sea School?
On the Success Index, Star of the Sea School ranks higher (75.3 vs 66.2 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 Henley Beach Primary School and Star of the Sea School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Henley Beach South and Henley Beach in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henley Beach Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Star of the Sea School has 16.2.
How do Henley Beach Primary School and Star of the Sea School rank in SA?
Henley Beach Primary School is 84th of 348 and Star of the Sea School is 23rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.