Allendale East Area School vs Moonta Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 519 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
Moonta Area School
Moonta · Government combined · U, R-12
253 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Allendale East Area School Allendale East SA | Moonta Area School Moonta SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 145 | #128 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1133 of 1,259 | #1097 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 134 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 72 | 111 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 17% |
| Suburb | Allendale East 5291 | Moonta 5558 |
| Council area | Grant | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.alleastas.sa.edu.au/ | www.moontaas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moonta Area School scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 27.4).
- •Allendale East Area School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonta Area School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.8).
- •Moonta Area School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 134.
- •Allendale East Area School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -28%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Is Allendale East Area School better than Moonta Area School?
On the Success Index, Moonta Area School ranks higher (29.0 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 Moonta Area School?
About 519 km in a straight line, between Allendale East and Moonta 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 Moonta Area School has 9.4.
How do Allendale East Area School and Moonta Area School rank in SA?
Allendale East Area School is 134th of 145 and Moonta Area School is 128th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.