Central Yorke School vs Meningie Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 211 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Yorke School
Maitland · Government combined · R-12
132 students · ICSEA 854
Meningie Area School
Meningie · Government combined · R-12
153 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Central Yorke School Maitland SA | Meningie Area School Meningie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 145 | #124 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1172 of 1,259 | #1081 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 132 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 77 | 75 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -46% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 854 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 29% |
| Suburb | Maitland 5573 | Meningie 5264 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Coorong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | centralyorkeschool.sa.edu.au | www.meningieas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Meningie Area School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 25.7).
- •Meningie Area School has the higher ICSEA (883 vs 854), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Yorke School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 9.3).
- •Meningie Area School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 132.
- •Meningie Area School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Central Yorke School better than Meningie Area School?
On the Success Index, Meningie Area School ranks higher (29.8 vs 25.7 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 Central Yorke School and Meningie Area School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Maitland and Meningie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Yorke School has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meningie Area School has 9.3.
How do Central Yorke School and Meningie Area School rank in SA?
Central Yorke School is 138th of 145 and Meningie Area School is 124th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.