Clare High School vs Willunga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 160 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare High School
Clare · Government high school · U, 7-12
428 students · ICSEA 994
Willunga High School
Willunga · Government high school · U, 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Clare High School Clare SA | Willunga High School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 84 | #52 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #902 of 1,472 | #950 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 428 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 217 | 359 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Clare 5453 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarehs.sa.edu.au | www.whs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clare High School scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 40.0).
- •Clare High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Willunga High School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 428.
- •Clare High School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -30%).
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 Clare High School better than Willunga High School?
On the Success Index, Clare High School ranks higher (42.0 vs 40.0 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 Clare High School and Willunga High School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Clare and Willunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clare High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willunga High School has 14.6.
How do Clare High School and Willunga High School rank in SA?
Clare High School is 46th of 84 and Willunga High School is 52nd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.