John Hartley School B-6 vs Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
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.
John Hartley School B-6
Smithfield Plains · Government primary · U, R-6
685 students · ICSEA 903
Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
Munno Para West · Government combined · U, R-12
1,685 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | John Hartley School B-6 Smithfield Plains SA | Mark Oliphant College (B-12) Munno Para West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 348 | #141 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4322 of 4,908 | #1206 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 685 | 1,685 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 352 | 813 / 872 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 136.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 73.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 11% |
| Suburb | Smithfield Plains 5114 | Munno Para West 5115 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hartley.sa.edu.au | www.moc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Hartley School B-6 scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 23.2).
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 685.
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 Mark Oliphant College (B-12)?
On the Success Index, John Hartley School B-6 ranks higher (27.4 vs 23.2 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 Mark Oliphant College (B-12)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Smithfield Plains and Munno Para West 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 Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has 12.3.
How do John Hartley School B-6 and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) rank in SA?
John Hartley School B-6 is 307th of 348 and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is 141st of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.