Hillcrest Primary School vs St Pius X School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 471 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 Pius X School
Windsor Gardens · Catholic primary · R-6
552 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest SA | St Pius X School Windsor Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 348 | #9 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #850 of 4,908 | #376 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 395 | 552 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 215 | 276 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hillcrest 5086 | Windsor Gardens 5087 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrstps.sa.edu.au | www.stpiusx.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Pius X School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 71.7).
- •St Pius X School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Pius X School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •St Pius X School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 395.
- •St Pius X School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 5%).
- •Hillcrest Primary School is a government school while St Pius X 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 Pius X School?
On the Success Index, St Pius X School ranks higher (77.4 vs 71.7 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 Pius X School?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Windsor Gardens 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 Pius X School has 15.9.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and St Pius X School rank in SA?
Hillcrest Primary School is 48th of 348 and St Pius X School is 9th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.