Hewett Primary School vs Roseworthy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hewett Primary School
Hewett · Government primary · U, R-6
400 students · ICSEA 1006
Roseworthy Primary School
Roseworthy · Government primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Hewett Primary School Hewett SA | Roseworthy Primary School Roseworthy SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 348 | #232 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2928 of 4,908 | #3352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 400 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 219 | 88 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hewett 5118 | Roseworthy 5371 |
| Council area | Light | Light |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hewettps.sa.edu.au | www.rosewthyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hewett Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 41.1).
- •Hewett Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hewett Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Hewett Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 180.
- •Roseworthy Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -27%).
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 Hewett Primary School better than Roseworthy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hewett Primary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 41.1 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 Hewett Primary School and Roseworthy Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hewett and Roseworthy in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hewett Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roseworthy Primary School has 16.1.
How do Hewett Primary School and Roseworthy Primary School rank in SA?
Hewett Primary School is 194th of 348 and Roseworthy Primary School is 232nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.