Adelaide Secondary School of English vs Goolwa Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide Secondary School of English
West Croydon · Government high school · U
487 students · ICSEA 961
Goolwa Secondary College
Goolwa · Government high school · 7-12
285 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Adelaide Secondary School of English West Croydon SA | Goolwa Secondary College Goolwa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 84 | #62 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #596 of 1,472 | #1124 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 487 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 246 | 124 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +53% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.1 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | West Croydon 5008 | Goolwa 5214 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Alexandrina |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.adsecenglish.sa.edu.au | goolwasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 32.6).
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 11.9).
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English is the larger school with 487 students compared with 285.
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 Adelaide Secondary School of English better than Goolwa Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Adelaide Secondary School of English ranks higher (56.3 vs 32.6 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 Adelaide Secondary School of English and Goolwa Secondary College?
About 70 km in a straight line, between West Croydon and Goolwa in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adelaide Secondary School of English has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goolwa Secondary College has 11.9.
How do Adelaide Secondary School of English and Goolwa Secondary College rank in SA?
Adelaide Secondary School of English is 29th of 84 and Goolwa Secondary College is 62nd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.