Hope Christian College vs Taparra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Christian College
Craigmore · Independent combined · R-12
921 students · ICSEA 977
Taparra Primary School
Elizabeth Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
131 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Hope Christian College Craigmore SA | Taparra Primary School Elizabeth Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 145 | #261 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 1,259 | #3749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 921 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 497 / 424 | 41 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.0 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Craigmore 5114 | Elizabeth Downs 5113 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hopecc.sa.edu.au | taparraps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Taparra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.3 vs 27.9).
- •Hope Christian College has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taparra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 15.3).
- •Hope Christian College is the larger school with 921 students compared with 131.
- •Hope Christian College has grown faster over five years (19% vs 4%).
- •Hope Christian College is a independent school while Taparra 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 Hope Christian College better than Taparra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Taparra Primary School ranks higher (35.3 vs 27.9 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 Hope Christian College and Taparra Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Craigmore and Elizabeth Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hope Christian College has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taparra Primary School has 8.4.
How do Hope Christian College and Taparra Primary School rank in SA?
Hope Christian College is 131st of 145 and Taparra Primary School is 261st of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.