Small government primary school (166 students, R–6) in Hahndorf, major cities, South Australia.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Hahndorf Primary School is also known as Hahndorf PS and HPS Hahndorf.
Hahndorf Primary School draws students from the Hahndorf Primary School.
Hahndorf Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 53/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1049, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Hahndorf Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 410 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 484, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Hahndorf Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 166 students. It offers education for years R-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Hahndorf Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 56/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Hahndorf Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Hahndorf Primary School is located in Hahndorf, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1049 (68th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.