Christies Beach High School vs Noarlunga Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christies Beach High School
Christie Downs · Government high school · U, 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 905
Noarlunga Downs Primary School
Noarlunga Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
124 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Christies Beach High School Christie Downs SA | Noarlunga Downs Primary School Noarlunga Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 84 | #264 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1353 of 1,472 | #3792 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 789 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 436 | 60 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 21% |
| Suburb | Christie Downs 5164 | Noarlunga Downs 5168 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbhs.sa.edu.au | www.ndownsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noarlunga Downs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.8 vs 23.2).
- •Noarlunga Downs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noarlunga Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •Christies Beach High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 124.
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 Christies Beach High School better than Noarlunga Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Noarlunga Downs Primary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 23.2 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 Christies Beach High School and Noarlunga Downs Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Christie Downs and Noarlunga Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christies Beach High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noarlunga Downs Primary School has 10.9.
How do Christies Beach High School and Noarlunga Downs Primary School rank in SA?
Christies Beach High School is 73rd of 84 and Noarlunga Downs Primary School is 264th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.