Avenues College vs Hawker Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 331 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
Hawker Area School
Hawker · Government combined · R-12
45 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Avenues College Windsor Gardens SA | Hawker Area School Hawker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 493 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 274 | 22 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 29% |
| Suburb | Windsor Gardens 5087 | Hawker 5434 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Flinders Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.avenuescollege.sa.edu.au | www.hawkeras.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawker Area School scores higher on the Success Index (34.2 vs 30.7).
- •Hawker Area School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawker Area School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.4).
- •Avenues College is the larger school with 493 students compared with 45.
- •Hawker Area School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 0%).
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 Hawker Area School?
On the Success Index, Hawker Area School ranks higher (34.2 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 Hawker Area School?
About 331 km in a straight line, between Windsor Gardens and Hawker in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenues College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawker Area School has 7.2.
How do Avenues College and Hawker Area School rank in SA?
Avenues College is 121st of 145 and Hawker Area School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.