Birdwood High School vs Willunga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 61 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
Willunga High School
Willunga · Government high school · U, 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Birdwood High School Birdwood SA | Willunga High School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 84 | #52 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #822 of 1,472 | #950 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 555 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 295 | 359 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Birdwood 5234 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.birdwoodhs.sa.edu.au | www.whs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birdwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 40.0).
- •Birdwood High School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birdwood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •Willunga High School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 555.
- •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 Willunga High School?
On the Success Index, Birdwood High School ranks higher (46.0 vs 40.0 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 Willunga High School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Birdwood and Willunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birdwood High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willunga High School has 14.6.
How do Birdwood High School and Willunga High School rank in SA?
Birdwood High School is 41st of 84 and Willunga High School is 52nd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.