North Haven School vs Our Lady of the Visitation School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Our Lady of the Visitation School
Taperoo · Catholic primary · R-6
320 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | North Haven School North Haven SA | Our Lady of the Visitation School Taperoo SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 348 | #94 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3743 of 4,908 | #1456 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 249 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 119 | 138 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| 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.olv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 35.4).
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.1).
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 249.
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School has grown faster over five years (81% vs -22%).
- •North Haven School is a government school while Our Lady of the Visitation School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Visitation School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Visitation School ranks higher (65.0 vs 35.4 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 North Haven School and Our Lady of the Visitation School?
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 Our Lady of the Visitation School has 12.0.
How do North Haven School and Our Lady of the Visitation School rank in SA?
North Haven School is 259th of 348 and Our Lady of the Visitation School is 94th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.