Aldinga Payinthi College vs Willunga Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 6.7 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 Waldorf School
Willunga · Independent combined · R-12
390 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Aldinga Payinthi College Aldinga SA | Willunga Waldorf School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 145 | #38 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1163 of 1,259 | #523 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 831 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 393 / 438 | 217 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Aldinga 5173 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au | wws.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Willunga Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 26.0).
- •Willunga Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willunga Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Aldinga Payinthi College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 390.
- •Aldinga Payinthi College is a government school while Willunga Waldorf School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Willunga Waldorf School ranks higher (56.5 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 Waldorf School?
About 6.7 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 Waldorf School has 12.3.
How do Aldinga Payinthi College and Willunga Waldorf School rank in SA?
Aldinga Payinthi College is 136th of 145 and Willunga Waldorf School is 38th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.