John Hartley School B-6 vs Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Hartley School B-6
Smithfield Plains · Government primary · U, R-6
685 students · ICSEA 903
Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
Birkenhead · Government primary · U, R-6
232 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | John Hartley School B-6 Smithfield Plains SA | Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School Birkenhead SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 348 | #336 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4322 of 4,908 | #4674 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 685 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 352 | 95 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 30% |
| Suburb | Smithfield Plains 5114 | Birkenhead 5015 |
| Council area | Playford | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hartley.sa.edu.au | www.lefevreps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Hartley School B-6 scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 22.1).
- •John Hartley School B-6 has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.1).
- •John Hartley School B-6 is the larger school with 685 students compared with 232.
- •John Hartley School B-6 has grown faster over five years (9% vs -38%).
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 John Hartley School B-6 better than Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School?
On the Success Index, John Hartley School B-6 ranks higher (27.4 vs 22.1 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 John Hartley School B-6 and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Smithfield Plains and Birkenhead in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Hartley School B-6 has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School has 11.5.
How do John Hartley School B-6 and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School rank in SA?
John Hartley School B-6 is 307th of 348 and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School is 336th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.