Hillcrest Primary School vs St Martin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 923 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest · Government primary · U, R-6
395 students · ICSEA 1096
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Greenacres · Catholic primary · R-6
691 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest SA | St Martin's Catholic Primary School Greenacres SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 348 | #68 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #850 of 4,908 | #1097 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 395 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 215 | 313 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 29.6 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hillcrest 5086 | Greenacres 5086 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrstps.sa.edu.au | www.smg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 69.1).
- •Hillcrest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.4).
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 395.
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 5%).
- •Hillcrest Primary School is a government school while St Martin's Catholic Primary 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 Hillcrest Primary School better than St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 69.1 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 Hillcrest Primary School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Greenacres in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin's Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School rank in SA?
Hillcrest Primary School is 48th of 348 and St Martin's Catholic Primary School is 68th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.