John Hartley School B-6
John Hartley School B-6 is a government primary school in Smithfield Plains, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 903, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 685 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Smithfield Plains SA 5114. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How John Hartley School B-6 compares
By ICSEA, John Hartley School B-6 ranks 398th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Compass Catholic Community, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. John Hartley School B-6 scores 903, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For John Hartley School B-6, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Smithfield Plains
John Hartley School B-6 is located in Smithfield Plains, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,008/wk and median rent of $251/wk. Population: 3,305.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Smithfield Plains suburb profileSchools near John Hartley School B-6
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Hartley School B-6 | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba CollegeCatholic Combined · Andrews Farm | 1.2 km | 973 | 70 higher | 1,519 |
| Mark Oliphant College (B-12)Government Combined · Munno Para West | 1.9 km | 919 | 16 higher | 1,685 |
| Swallowcliffe School P-6Government Primary · Davoren Park | 2.0 km | 917 | 14 higher | 423 |
| Blakeview Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakeview | 2.5 km | 921 | 18 higher | 542 |
| Elizabeth North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth North | 2.6 km | 907 | 4 higher | 514 |
| Munno Para Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Munno Para | 2.7 km | 929 | 26 higher | 305 |
| Craigmore High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blakeview | 2.8 km | 916 | 13 higher | 1,245 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Hartley School B-6 a government school?
Yes, John Hartley School B-6 is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Hartley School B-6 offer?
John Hartley School B-6 offers U, R-6.
What is John Hartley School B-6's ICSEA score?
John Hartley School B-6 has an ICSEA score of 903, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Hartley School B-6?
John Hartley School B-6 has 685 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Hartley School B-6?
The nearest schools to John Hartley School B-6 are Compass Catholic Community (0.6 km), Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park Campus (0.8 km), St Columba College (1.2 km).
Where is John Hartley School B-6 located?
John Hartley School B-6 is located in Smithfield Plains, SA 5114. Visit the school website at http://www.hartley.sa.edu.au.