Avenues College vs Dernancourt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avenues College
Windsor Gardens · Government combined · U, R-12
493 students · ICSEA 929
Dernancourt School
Dernancourt · Government primary · U, R-6
326 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Avenues College Windsor Gardens SA | Dernancourt School Dernancourt SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 145 | #128 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 1,259 | #1866 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 493 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 274 | 148 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 3% |
| Suburb | Windsor Gardens 5087 | Dernancourt 5075 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avenuescollege.sa.edu.au | www.dernancts.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dernancourt School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 30.7).
- •Dernancourt School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avenues College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.2).
- •Avenues College is the larger school with 493 students compared with 326.
- •Avenues College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 Avenues College better than Dernancourt School?
On the Success Index, Dernancourt School ranks higher (60.7 vs 30.7 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 Avenues College and Dernancourt School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Windsor Gardens and Dernancourt in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenues College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dernancourt School has 15.2.
How do Avenues College and Dernancourt School rank in SA?
Avenues College is 121st of 145 and Dernancourt School is 128th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.