Compass Catholic Community vs Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Catholic Community
Davoren Park · Catholic special · 12
139 students · ICSEA 916
Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
Munno Para West · Government combined · U, R-12
1,685 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Compass Catholic Community Davoren Park SA | Mark Oliphant College (B-12) Munno Para West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #141 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1206 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 139 | 1,685 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 65 | 813 / 872 |
| Foundation intake | – | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 136.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 73.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Davoren Park 5113 | Munno Para West 5115 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compass.catholic.edu.au | www.moc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Compass Catholic Community has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 139.
- •Compass Catholic Community is a catholic school while Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is a government 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 Compass Catholic Community better than Mark Oliphant College (B-12)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Compass Catholic Community and Mark Oliphant College (B-12)?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Davoren Park and Munno Para West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Compass Catholic Community has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has 12.3.
How do Compass Catholic Community and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) rank in SA?
Compass Catholic Community is unranked and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is 141st of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.