Balaklava High School vs Horizon Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 195 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balaklava High School
Balaklava · Government high school · U, 7-12
425 students · ICSEA 948
Horizon Christian School
Balaklava · Independent combined · R-12
515 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Balaklava High School Balaklava SA | Horizon Christian School Balaklava SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 84 | #68 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1137 of 1,472 | #777 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 425 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 220 | 254 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | 64 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Balaklava 5461 | Balaklava 5461 |
| Council area | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.balakhs.sa.edu.au | www.horizon.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Horizon Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 31.8).
- •Horizon Christian School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horizon Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Horizon Christian School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 425.
- •Balaklava High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 7%).
- •Balaklava High School is a government school while Horizon Christian School 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 Balaklava High School better than Horizon Christian School?
On the Success Index, Horizon Christian School ranks higher (44.5 vs 31.8 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 Balaklava High School and Horizon Christian School?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Balaklava and Balaklava in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balaklava High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horizon Christian School has 11.9.
How do Balaklava High School and Horizon Christian School rank in SA?
Balaklava High School is 64th of 84 and Horizon Christian School is 68th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.