Coomandook Area School vs Woomera Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 546 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
Woomera Area School
Woomera · Government combined · R-12
10 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Coomandook Area School Coomandook SA | Woomera Area School Woomera SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1009 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 107 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 74 | 2 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coomandook 5261 | Woomera 5720 |
| Council area | Coorong | Unincorporated SA |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.coomyas.sa.edu.au | www.woomera.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coomandook Area School scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 26.1).
- •Woomera Area School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coomandook Area School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 10.
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 Woomera Area School?
On the Success Index, Coomandook Area School ranks higher (32.8 vs 26.1 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 Woomera Area School?
About 546 km in a straight line, between Coomandook and Woomera in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Coomandook Area School and Woomera Area School rank in SA?
Coomandook Area School is 115th of 145 and Woomera Area School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.