IQRA College vs Seaview Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 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
Seaview Downs Primary School
Seaview Downs · Government primary · R-6
324 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | IQRA College O'Halloran Hill SA | Seaview Downs Primary School Seaview Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 145 | #117 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,259 | #1689 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 734 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 375 / 359 | 170 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | O'Halloran Hill 5158 | Seaview Downs 5049 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iqracollege.sa.edu.au | www.seaviewdps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •IQRA College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 62.6).
- •IQRA College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •IQRA College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •IQRA College is the larger school with 734 students compared with 324.
- •IQRA College has grown faster over five years (122% vs 7%).
- •IQRA College is a independent school while Seaview Downs 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is IQRA College better than Seaview Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, IQRA College ranks higher (65.1 vs 62.6 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 IQRA College and Seaview Downs Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between O'Halloran Hill and Seaview Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
IQRA College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaview Downs Primary School has 16.4.
How do IQRA College and Seaview Downs Primary School rank in SA?
IQRA College is 21st of 145 and Seaview Downs Primary School is 117th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.