Carlton School vs Seaview Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton School
Port Augusta · Government combined · R-9
99 students · ICSEA 685
Seaview Christian College
Port Augusta · Independent combined · R-12
168 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Carlton School Port Augusta SA | Seaview Christian College Port Augusta SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 145 | #133 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1245 of 1,259 | #1126 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-9 | R-12 |
| Students | 99 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 44 | 98 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +100% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 685 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 96% | 39% |
| Suburb | Port Augusta 5700 | Port Augusta 5700 |
| Council area | Port Augusta | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.carltonschool.sa.edu.au | www.seaview.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Seaview Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (27.7 vs 19.5).
- •Seaview Christian College has the higher ICSEA (883 vs 685), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlton School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.0).
- •Seaview Christian College is the larger school with 168 students compared with 99.
- •Seaview Christian College has grown faster over five years (100% vs 18%).
- •Carlton School is a government school while Seaview Christian College 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 Carlton School better than Seaview Christian College?
On the Success Index, Seaview Christian College ranks higher (27.7 vs 19.5 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 Carlton School and Seaview Christian College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Port Augusta and Port Augusta in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaview Christian College has 12.0.
How do Carlton School and Seaview Christian College rank in SA?
Carlton School is 144th of 145 and Seaview Christian College is 133rd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.