Heritage College Incorporated vs Hillcrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Incorporated
Oakden · Independent combined · R-12
437 students · ICSEA 1040
Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest · Government primary · U, R-6
395 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Heritage College Incorporated Oakden SA | Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 145 | #48 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #690 of 1,259 | #850 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 437 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 213 | 180 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Oakden 5086 | Hillcrest 5086 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heritage.sa.edu.au | www.hillcrstps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 48.2).
- •Hillcrest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.9).
- •Heritage College Incorporated is the larger school with 437 students compared with 395.
- •Heritage College Incorporated has grown faster over five years (10% vs 5%).
- •Heritage College Incorporated is a independent school while Hillcrest Primary School is a government 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 Heritage College Incorporated better than Hillcrest Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 48.2 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 Heritage College Incorporated and Hillcrest Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oakden and Hillcrest in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Incorporated has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Primary School has 16.9.
How do Heritage College Incorporated and Hillcrest Primary School rank in SA?
Heritage College Incorporated is 56th of 145 and Hillcrest Primary School is 48th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.