Coomandook Area School vs Kadina Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 248 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
Kadina Memorial School
Kadina · Government combined · U, R-12
1,184 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Coomandook Area School Coomandook SA | Kadina Memorial School Kadina SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 145 | #112 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1009 of 1,259 | #990 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 107 | 1,184 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 74 | 564 / 620 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 103.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 56.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Coomandook 5261 | Kadina 5554 |
| Council area | Coorong | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.coomyas.sa.edu.au | www.kms.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.8 vs 33.7).
- •Kadina Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kadina Memorial School is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 107.
- •Kadina Memorial School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Kadina Memorial School?
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 Coomandook Area School and Kadina Memorial School?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Coomandook and Kadina in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coomandook Area School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kadina Memorial School has 11.4.
How do Coomandook Area School and Kadina Memorial School rank in SA?
Coomandook Area School is 115th of 145 and Kadina Memorial School is 112th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.