North Haven School vs Ocean View P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Haven School
North Haven · Government primary · R-6
249 students · ICSEA 985
Ocean View P-12 College
Taperoo · Government combined · U, R-12
629 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | North Haven School North Haven SA | Ocean View P-12 College Taperoo SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 348 | #135 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3743 of 4,908 | #1140 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 249 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 119 | 305 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 55.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 33.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 24% |
| Suburb | North Haven 5018 | Taperoo 5017 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nhavenr7.sa.edu.au | www.oceanview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Haven School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 27.0).
- •North Haven School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ocean View P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.1).
- •Ocean View P-12 College is the larger school with 629 students compared with 249.
- •Ocean View P-12 College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -22%).
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 North Haven School better than Ocean View P-12 College?
On the Success Index, North Haven School ranks higher (35.4 vs 27.0 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 North Haven School and Ocean View P-12 College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Haven and Taperoo in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Haven School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean View P-12 College has 11.2.
How do North Haven School and Ocean View P-12 College rank in SA?
North Haven School is 259th of 348 and Ocean View P-12 College is 135th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.