Seaview Downs Primary School vs Seaview High 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.
Seaview Downs Primary School
Seaview Downs · Government primary · R-6
324 students · ICSEA 1051
Seaview High School
Seacombe Heights · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,377 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Seaview Downs Primary School Seaview Downs SA | Seaview High School Seacombe Heights SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 348 | #24 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1689 of 4,908 | #481 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,377 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 154 | 695 / 682 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 233 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 215 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 89.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Seaview Downs 5049 | Seacombe Heights 5047 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.seaviewdps.sa.edu.au | www.seaviewhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seaview Downs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 61.3).
- •Seaview Downs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seaview High School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Seaview High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 324.
- •Seaview High School has grown faster over five years (57% vs 7%).
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 Seaview Downs Primary School better than Seaview High School?
On the Success Index, Seaview Downs Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 61.3 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 Seaview Downs Primary School and Seaview High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Seaview Downs and Seacombe Heights in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seaview Downs Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaview High School has 15.3.
How do Seaview Downs Primary School and Seaview High School rank in SA?
Seaview Downs Primary School is 117th of 348 and Seaview High School is 24th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.