Birdwood High School vs Clare High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 116 km 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
Clare High School
Clare · Government high school · U, 7-12
428 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Birdwood High School Birdwood SA | Clare High School Clare SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 84 | #46 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #822 of 1,472 | #902 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 555 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 295 | 211 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Birdwood 5234 | Clare 5453 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.birdwoodhs.sa.edu.au | www.clarehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birdwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 42.0).
- •Birdwood High School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clare High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Birdwood High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 428.
- •Birdwood High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -19%).
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 Clare High School?
On the Success Index, Birdwood High School ranks higher (46.0 vs 42.0 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 Birdwood High School and Clare High School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Birdwood and Clare in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birdwood High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clare High School has 12.0.
How do Birdwood High School and Clare High School rank in SA?
Birdwood High School is 41st of 84 and Clare High School is 46th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.