Cedar College vs Heritage College Incorporated
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 593 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar College
Northgate · Independent combined · R-12
884 students · ICSEA 1090
Heritage College Incorporated
Oakden · Independent combined · R-12
437 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Cedar College Northgate SA | Heritage College Incorporated Oakden SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 145 | #56 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,259 | #690 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 884 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 474 / 410 | 224 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Northgate 5085 | Oakden 5086 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au | www.heritage.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cedar College scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 48.2).
- •Cedar College has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedar College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Cedar College is the larger school with 884 students compared with 437.
- •Heritage College Incorporated has grown faster over five years (10% vs 5%).
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 Cedar College better than Heritage College Incorporated?
On the Success Index, Cedar College ranks higher (64.6 vs 48.2 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 Cedar College and Heritage College Incorporated?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Northgate and Oakden in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedar College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heritage College Incorporated has 14.3.
How do Cedar College and Heritage College Incorporated rank in SA?
Cedar College is 23rd of 145 and Heritage College Incorporated is 56th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.