Aldinga Payinthi College vs Willunga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldinga Payinthi College
Aldinga · Government combined · U, R-12
831 students · ICSEA 954
Willunga High School
Willunga · Government high school · U, 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Aldinga Payinthi College Aldinga SA | Willunga High School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 145 | #52 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1163 of 1,259 | #950 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 831 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 393 / 438 | 359 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Aldinga 5173 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au | www.whs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Willunga High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 26.0).
- •Willunga High School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldinga Payinthi College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Aldinga Payinthi College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 693.
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 Aldinga Payinthi College better than Willunga High School?
On the Success Index, Willunga High School ranks higher (40.0 vs 26.0 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 Aldinga Payinthi College and Willunga High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Aldinga and Willunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldinga Payinthi College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willunga High School has 14.6.
How do Aldinga Payinthi College and Willunga High School rank in SA?
Aldinga Payinthi College is 136th of 145 and Willunga High School is 52nd of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.