Allendale East Area School vs Hawker Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 711 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
Hawker Area School
Hawker · Government combined · R-12
45 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Allendale East Area School Allendale East SA | Hawker Area School Hawker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1133 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 134 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 72 | 22 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 29% |
| Suburb | Allendale East 5291 | Hawker 5434 |
| Council area | Grant | Flinders Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.alleastas.sa.edu.au/ | www.hawkeras.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawker Area School scores higher on the Success Index (34.2 vs 27.4).
- •Hawker Area School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawker Area School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.8).
- •Allendale East Area School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 45.
- •Hawker Area School has grown faster over five years (32% 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 Hawker Area School?
On the Success Index, Hawker Area School ranks higher (34.2 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 Hawker Area School?
About 711 km in a straight line, between Allendale East and Hawker 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 Hawker Area School has 7.2.
How do Allendale East Area School and Hawker Area School rank in SA?
Allendale East Area School is 134th of 145 and Hawker Area School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.