Very small government combined school (45 students, R–12) in outer regional Hawker, SA.
Hawker Area School is also known as HAS Hawker.
Hawker Area School has about 45 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 3 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 5 students averaged Reading 438, Writing 443, Spelling 489 and Grammar 396. Students at Hawker Area School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Hawker Area School is a very small government combined school with approximately 45 students. It offers education for years R-12. 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.
Hawker Area 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.
Hawker Area School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 60% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
Hawker Area School is located in Hawker, SA, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 930 (18th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.