Seaford Secondary College vs South Port Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seaford Secondary College
Seaford · Government high school · U, 7-12
829 students · ICSEA 962
South Port Primary School
Port Noarlunga South · Government primary · U, R-6
295 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Seaford Secondary College Seaford SA | South Port Primary School Port Noarlunga South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 84 | #228 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1107 of 1,472 | #3294 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 829 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 441 | 146 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.5 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Seaford 5169 | Port Noarlunga South 5167 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.seafordhs.sa.edu.au | southportps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Port Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 33.3).
- •South Port Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seaford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Seaford Secondary College is the larger school with 829 students compared with 295.
- •South Port Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 1%).
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 Seaford Secondary College better than South Port Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Port Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 33.3 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 Seaford Secondary College and South Port Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Port Noarlunga South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seaford Secondary College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Port Primary School has 14.1.
How do Seaford Secondary College and South Port Primary School rank in SA?
Seaford Secondary College is 61st of 84 and South Port Primary School is 228th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.