Compass Catholic Community vs Swallowcliffe School P-6
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.
Compass Catholic Community
Davoren Park · Catholic special · 12
139 students · ICSEA 916
Swallowcliffe School P-6
Davoren Park · Government primary · U, R-6
423 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Compass Catholic Community Davoren Park SA | Swallowcliffe School P-6 Davoren Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #263 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 139 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 65 | 207 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 18% |
| Suburb | Davoren Park 5113 | Davoren Park 5113 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compass.catholic.edu.au | www.swallowc7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Swallowcliffe School P-6 has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Compass Catholic Community has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.8).
- •Swallowcliffe School P-6 is the larger school with 423 students compared with 139.
- •Compass Catholic Community is a catholic school while Swallowcliffe School P-6 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 Swallowcliffe School P-6?
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 Swallowcliffe School P-6?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Davoren Park and Davoren Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Compass Catholic Community has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swallowcliffe School P-6 has 11.8.
How do Compass Catholic Community and Swallowcliffe School P-6 rank in SA?
Compass Catholic Community is unranked and Swallowcliffe School P-6 is 263rd of 348 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.