Avenues College vs Moonta Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 131 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
Moonta Area School
Moonta · Government combined · U, R-12
253 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Avenues College Windsor Gardens SA | Moonta Area School Moonta SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 145 | #128 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 1,259 | #1097 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 493 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 274 | 111 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 17% |
| Suburb | Windsor Gardens 5087 | Moonta 5558 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.avenuescollege.sa.edu.au | www.moontaas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Avenues College scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 29.0).
- •Avenues College has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avenues College is the larger school with 493 students compared with 253.
- •Avenues College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -28%).
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 Moonta Area School?
On the Success Index, Avenues College ranks higher (30.7 vs 29.0 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 Moonta Area School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Windsor Gardens and Moonta in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenues College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moonta Area School has 9.4.
How do Avenues College and Moonta Area School rank in SA?
Avenues College is 121st of 145 and Moonta Area School is 128th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.