Birdwood High School vs Birdwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwood High School
Birdwood · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 996
Birdwood Primary School
Birdwood · Government primary · R-6
194 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Birdwood High School Birdwood SA | Birdwood Primary School Birdwood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 84 | #250 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #822 of 1,472 | #3648 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 555 | 194 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 295 | 89 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Birdwood 5234 | Birdwood 5234 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.birdwoodhs.sa.edu.au | www.birdwoodps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birdwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 36.8).
- •Birdwood High School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birdwood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.4).
- •Birdwood High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 194.
- •Birdwood High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -30%).
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 Birdwood High School better than Birdwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Birdwood High School ranks higher (46.0 vs 36.8 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 Birdwood High School and Birdwood Primary School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Birdwood and Birdwood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birdwood High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Birdwood Primary School has 16.4.
How do Birdwood High School and Birdwood Primary School rank in SA?
Birdwood High School is 41st of 84 and Birdwood Primary School is 250th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.