Avenues College vs Sunrise Christian School Paradise
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 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
Sunrise Christian School Paradise
Paradise · Independent primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Avenues College Windsor Gardens SA | Sunrise Christian School Paradise Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 145 | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 1,259 | #1009 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 493 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 274 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 0% |
| Suburb | Windsor Gardens 5087 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avenuescollege.sa.edu.au | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au/paradise |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 30.7).
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avenues College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.5).
- •Avenues College is the larger school with 493 students compared with 175.
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has grown faster over five years (39% vs 0%).
- •Avenues College is a government school while Sunrise Christian School Paradise is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
On the Success Index, Sunrise Christian School Paradise ranks higher (70.1 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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Windsor Gardens and Paradise in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenues College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunrise Christian School Paradise has 17.5.
How do Avenues College and Sunrise Christian School Paradise rank in SA?
Avenues College is 121st of 145 and Sunrise Christian School Paradise is 58th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.