Ceduna Area School vs Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 588 m 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
Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna
Ceduna · Independent combined · R-10
134 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | Ceduna Area School Ceduna SA | Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna Ceduna SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 145 | #123 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1198 of 1,259 | #1063 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-10 |
| Students | 448 | 134 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 245 | 82 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 37 | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 859 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 58% |
| Suburb | Ceduna 5690 | Ceduna 5690 |
| Council area | Ceduna | Ceduna |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.cedunaas.sa.edu.au | www.crossways.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna scores higher on the Success Index (30.6 vs 23.6).
- •Ceduna Area School has the higher ICSEA (859 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 10.5).
- •Ceduna Area School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 134.
- •Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
- •Ceduna Area School is a government school while Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna 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 Ceduna Area School better than Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna?
On the Success Index, Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna ranks higher (30.6 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 Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Ceduna and Ceduna in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ceduna Area School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna has 7.1.
How do Ceduna Area School and Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna rank in SA?
Ceduna Area School is 140th of 145 and Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna is 123rd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.