Le Fevre High School vs Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Le Fevre High School
Semaphore South · Government high school · U, 7-12
456 students · ICSEA 951
Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
Birkenhead · Government primary · U, R-6
232 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Le Fevre High School Semaphore South SA | Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School Birkenhead SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 84 | #336 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1291 of 1,472 | #4674 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 456 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 250 | 95 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 30% |
| Suburb | Semaphore South 5019 | Birkenhead 5015 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lefevrehs.sa.edu.au | www.lefevreps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Le Fevre High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.6 vs 22.1).
- •Le Fevre High School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Le Fevre High School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 232.
- •Le Fevre High School has grown faster over five years (-23% 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 Le Fevre High School better than Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School?
On the Success Index, Le Fevre High School ranks higher (25.6 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 Le Fevre High School and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Semaphore South and Birkenhead in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Le Fevre High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School has 11.5.
How do Le Fevre High School and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School rank in SA?
Le Fevre High School is 71st of 84 and Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School is 336th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.