Hope Christian College vs Trinity College Blakeview
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 2.1 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
Trinity College Blakeview
Blakeview · Independent combined · R-10
635 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Hope Christian College Craigmore SA | Trinity College Blakeview Blakeview SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 145 | #76 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 1,259 | #813 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-10 |
| Students | 921 | 635 |
| Girls / boys | 497 / 424 | 308 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.0 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Craigmore 5114 | Blakeview 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hopecc.sa.edu.au | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity College Blakeview scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 27.9).
- •Trinity College Blakeview has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity College Blakeview has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •Hope Christian College is the larger school with 921 students compared with 635.
- •Hope Christian College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -2%).
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 Trinity College Blakeview?
On the Success Index, Trinity College Blakeview ranks higher (42.7 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 Trinity College Blakeview?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Craigmore and Blakeview in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hope Christian College has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College Blakeview has 14.7.
How do Hope Christian College and Trinity College Blakeview rank in SA?
Hope Christian College is 131st of 145 and Trinity College Blakeview is 76th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.