Aldinga Payinthi College vs Woomera Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 478 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
Woomera Area School
Woomera · Government combined · R-12
10 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Aldinga Payinthi College Aldinga SA | Woomera Area School Woomera SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1163 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 831 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 393 / 438 | 2 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aldinga 5173 | Woomera 5720 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Unincorporated SA |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au | www.woomera.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.0 vs 26.1).
- •Aldinga Payinthi College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 10.
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 Woomera Area School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aldinga Payinthi College and Woomera Area School?
About 478 km in a straight line, between Aldinga and Woomera in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Aldinga Payinthi College and Woomera Area School rank in SA?
Aldinga Payinthi College is 136th of 145 and Woomera Area School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.