Cleve Area School vs Mount Compass Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 267 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cleve Area School
Cleve · Government combined · R-12
324 students · ICSEA 988
Mount Compass Area School
Mount Compass · Government combined · R-12
469 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Cleve Area School Cleve SA | Mount Compass Area School Mount Compass SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 145 | #96 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #899 of 1,259 | #923 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 324 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 170 | 243 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cleve 5640 | Mount Compass 5210 |
| Council area | Cleve | Alexandrina |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cleveas.sa.edu.au | www.compassas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cleve Area School scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 36.8).
- •Cleve Area School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cleve Area School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Compass Area School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 324.
- •Mount Compass Area School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 7%).
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 Cleve Area School better than Mount Compass Area School?
On the Success Index, Cleve Area School ranks higher (38.1 vs 36.8 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 Cleve Area School and Mount Compass Area School?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Cleve and Mount Compass in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cleve Area School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Compass Area School has 13.5.
How do Cleve Area School and Mount Compass Area School rank in SA?
Cleve Area School is 93rd of 145 and Mount Compass Area School is 96th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.