Coomandook Area School vs Eudunda Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 154 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coomandook Area School
Coomandook · Government combined · R-12
107 students · ICSEA 950
Eudunda Area School
Eudunda · Government combined · R-12
223 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Coomandook Area School Coomandook SA | Eudunda Area School Eudunda SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 145 | #97 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1009 of 1,259 | #926 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 107 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 74 | 107 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Coomandook 5261 | Eudunda 5374 |
| Council area | Coorong | Goyder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coomyas.sa.edu.au | www.eudundaas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eudunda Area School scores higher on the Success Index (36.6 vs 32.8).
- •Coomandook Area School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Eudunda Area School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 107.
- •Eudunda Area School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -8%).
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 Coomandook Area School better than Eudunda Area School?
On the Success Index, Eudunda Area School ranks higher (36.6 vs 32.8 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 Coomandook Area School and Eudunda Area School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Coomandook and Eudunda in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coomandook Area School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eudunda Area School has 12.7.
How do Coomandook Area School and Eudunda Area School rank in SA?
Coomandook Area School is 115th of 145 and Eudunda Area School is 97th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.