Bordertown High School vs Kapunda High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 277 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bordertown High School
Bordertown · Government high school · 7-12
307 students · ICSEA 969
Kapunda High School
Kapunda · Government high school · 7-12
594 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Bordertown High School Bordertown SA | Kapunda High School Kapunda SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 84 | #57 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #972 of 1,472 | #984 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 307 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 153 | 273 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 45.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 23.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bordertown 5268 | Kapunda 5373 |
| Council area | Tatiara | Light |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.borderhs.sa.edu.au | www.kapundahs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.3 vs 38.8).
- •Kapunda High School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kapunda High School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 307.
- •Bordertown High School has grown faster over five years (43% vs 25%).
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 Bordertown High School better than Kapunda High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bordertown High School and Kapunda High School?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Bordertown and Kapunda in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bordertown High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kapunda High School has 13.0.
How do Bordertown High School and Kapunda High School rank in SA?
Bordertown High School is 55th of 84 and Kapunda High School is 57th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.