Henley Beach Primary School vs Trinity Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 13 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
Trinity Gardens School
Trinity Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
695 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Henley Beach Primary School Henley Beach South SA | Trinity Gardens School Trinity Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 348 | #67 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1355 of 4,908 | #1089 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 354 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 193 | 308 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 31.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Henley Beach South 5022 | Trinity Gardens 5068 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.henleyps.sa.edu.au | www.trinitygs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Gardens School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 66.2).
- •Henley Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Gardens School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Trinity Gardens School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 354.
- •Trinity Gardens School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -26%).
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 Trinity Gardens School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Gardens School ranks higher (69.2 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 Trinity Gardens School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Henley Beach South and Trinity Gardens 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 Trinity Gardens School has 15.9.
How do Henley Beach Primary School and Trinity Gardens School rank in SA?
Henley Beach Primary School is 84th of 348 and Trinity Gardens School is 67th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.