John Hartley School B-6 vs Riverbanks College B-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 5.1 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
Riverbanks College B-12
Angle Vale · Government combined · U, R-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | John Hartley School B-6 Smithfield Plains SA | Riverbanks College B-12 Angle Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 348 | #137 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4322 of 4,908 | #1165 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 685 | 1,393 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 352 | 664 / 729 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 105.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 66.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 14% |
| Suburb | Smithfield Plains 5114 | Angle Vale 5117 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hartley.sa.edu.au | www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Hartley School B-6 scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 26.0).
- •Riverbanks College B-12 has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverbanks College B-12 is the larger school with 1,393 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 Riverbanks College B-12?
On the Success Index, John Hartley School B-6 ranks higher (27.4 vs 26.0 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 Riverbanks College B-12?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Smithfield Plains and Angle Vale 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 Riverbanks College B-12 has 13.2.
How do John Hartley School B-6 and Riverbanks College B-12 rank in SA?
John Hartley School B-6 is 307th of 348 and Riverbanks College B-12 is 137th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.