Allendale East Area School vs Avenues College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 395 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale East Area School
Allendale East · Government combined · R-12
134 students · ICSEA 926
Avenues College
Windsor Gardens · Government combined · U, R-12
493 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Allendale East Area School Allendale East SA | Avenues College Windsor Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 145 | #121 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1133 of 1,259 | #1058 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 134 | 493 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 72 | 219 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 52.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 22% |
| Suburb | Allendale East 5291 | Windsor Gardens 5087 |
| Council area | Grant | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alleastas.sa.edu.au/ | www.avenuescollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Avenues College scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 27.4).
- •Avenues College has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avenues College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.8).
- •Avenues College is the larger school with 493 students compared with 134.
- •Avenues College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -17%).
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 Allendale East Area School better than Avenues College?
On the Success Index, Avenues College ranks higher (30.7 vs 27.4 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 Allendale East Area School and Avenues College?
About 395 km in a straight line, between Allendale East and Windsor Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allendale East Area School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Avenues College has 9.4.
How do Allendale East Area School and Avenues College rank in SA?
Allendale East Area School is 134th of 145 and Avenues College is 121st of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.