John Hartley School B-6 vs Swallowcliffe School P-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.0 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
Swallowcliffe School P-6
Davoren Park · Government primary · U, R-6
423 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | John Hartley School B-6 Smithfield Plains SA | Swallowcliffe School P-6 Davoren Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 348 | #263 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4322 of 4,908 | #3786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 685 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 352 | 207 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 18% |
| Suburb | Smithfield Plains 5114 | Davoren Park 5113 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hartley.sa.edu.au | www.swallowc7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Swallowcliffe School P-6 scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 27.4).
- •Swallowcliffe School P-6 has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Swallowcliffe School P-6 has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •John Hartley School B-6 is the larger school with 685 students compared with 423.
- •John Hartley School B-6 has grown faster over five years (9% vs -8%).
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 Swallowcliffe School P-6?
On the Success Index, Swallowcliffe School P-6 ranks higher (34.9 vs 27.4 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 Swallowcliffe School P-6?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Smithfield Plains and Davoren Park 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 Swallowcliffe School P-6 has 11.8.
How do John Hartley School B-6 and Swallowcliffe School P-6 rank in SA?
John Hartley School B-6 is 307th of 348 and Swallowcliffe School P-6 is 263rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.