Ceduna Area School vs Central Yorke School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 447 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ceduna Area School
Ceduna · Government combined · U, R-12
448 students · ICSEA 859
Central Yorke School
Maitland · Government combined · R-12
132 students · ICSEA 854
| Measure | Ceduna Area School Ceduna SA | Central Yorke School Maitland SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 145 | #138 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1198 of 1,259 | #1172 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 448 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 245 | 55 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 37 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 859 | 854 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 50% |
| Suburb | Ceduna 5690 | Maitland 5573 |
| Council area | Ceduna | Yorke Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cedunaas.sa.edu.au | centralyorkeschool.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Central Yorke School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 23.6).
- •Ceduna Area School has the higher ICSEA (859 vs 854), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Yorke School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 10.5).
- •Ceduna Area School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 132.
- •Ceduna Area School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -46%).
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 Ceduna Area School better than Central Yorke School?
On the Success Index, Central Yorke School ranks higher (25.7 vs 23.6 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 Ceduna Area School and Central Yorke School?
About 447 km in a straight line, between Ceduna and Maitland in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ceduna Area School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Central Yorke School has 5.6.
How do Ceduna Area School and Central Yorke School rank in SA?
Ceduna Area School is 140th of 145 and Central Yorke School is 138th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.