Concordia College vs Walford Anglican School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 966 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concordia College
Highgate · Independent combined · R-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1140
Walford Anglican School for Girls
Hyde Park · Independent combined · R-12
400 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Concordia College Highgate SA | Walford Anglican School for Girls Hyde Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 145 | #8 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #195 of 1,259 | #133 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,312 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 666 | 400 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.2 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.9 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Highgate 5063 | Hyde Park 5061 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.concordia.sa.edu.au | walford.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 73.9).
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.2).
- •Concordia College is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 400.
- •Concordia College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -25%).
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 Concordia College better than Walford Anglican School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Walford Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (78.4 vs 73.9 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 Concordia College and Walford Anglican School for Girls?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Highgate and Hyde Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concordia College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walford Anglican School for Girls has 9.1.
How do Concordia College and Walford Anglican School for Girls rank in SA?
Concordia College is 14th of 145 and Walford Anglican School for Girls is 8th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.