IQRA College vs Seacliff Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
IQRA College
O'Halloran Hill · Independent combined · R-12
734 students · ICSEA 1067
Seacliff Primary School
Seacliff · Government primary · R-6
356 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | IQRA College O'Halloran Hill SA | Seacliff Primary School Seacliff SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 145 | #90 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,259 | #1424 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 734 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 375 / 359 | 172 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | O'Halloran Hill 5158 | Seacliff 5049 |
| Council area | Marion | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iqracollege.sa.edu.au | www.seacliff.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 65.5).
- •Seacliff Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •IQRA College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •IQRA College is the larger school with 734 students compared with 356.
- •IQRA College has grown faster over five years (122% vs -19%).
- •IQRA College is a independent school while Seacliff 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 IQRA College better than Seacliff Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are IQRA College and Seacliff Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between O'Halloran Hill and Seacliff in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
IQRA College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seacliff Primary School has 16.3.
How do IQRA College and Seacliff Primary School rank in SA?
IQRA College is 21st of 145 and Seacliff Primary School is 90th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.