Avenues College vs Wandana Primary School
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
Wandana Primary School
Gilles Plains · Government primary · U, R-6
181 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Avenues College Windsor Gardens SA | Wandana Primary School Gilles Plains SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 145 | #186 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 1,259 | #2786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 493 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 274 | 75 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 18% |
| Suburb | Windsor Gardens 5087 | Gilles Plains 5086 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avenuescollege.sa.edu.au | www.wandanac7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wandana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 30.7).
- •Wandana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avenues College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.2).
- •Avenues College is the larger school with 493 students compared with 181.
- •Wandana Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% 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 Wandana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wandana Primary School ranks higher (48.8 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 Wandana Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Windsor Gardens and Gilles Plains in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenues College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandana Primary School has 11.2.
How do Avenues College and Wandana Primary School rank in SA?
Avenues College is 121st of 145 and Wandana Primary School is 186th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.