Cornerstone College vs Echunga Primary and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone College
Mount Barker · Independent high school · 7-12
754 students · ICSEA 1094
Echunga Primary and Preschool
Echunga · Government primary · R-6
149 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Cornerstone College Mount Barker SA | Echunga Primary and Preschool Echunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 84 | #116 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #303 of 1,472 | #1683 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 754 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 405 / 349 | 71 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Barker 5251 | Echunga 5153 |
| Council area | Mount Barker | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cornerstone.sa.edu.au | www.echungaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone College scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 62.6).
- •Cornerstone College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornerstone College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Cornerstone College is the larger school with 754 students compared with 149.
- •Echunga Primary and Preschool has grown faster over five years (67% vs -11%).
- •Cornerstone College is a independent school while Echunga Primary and Preschool 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 Cornerstone College better than Echunga Primary and Preschool?
On the Success Index, Cornerstone College ranks higher (69.1 vs 62.6 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 Cornerstone College and Echunga Primary and Preschool?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Barker and Echunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cornerstone College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Echunga Primary and Preschool has 14.9.
How do Cornerstone College and Echunga Primary and Preschool rank in SA?
Cornerstone College is 15th of 84 and Echunga Primary and Preschool is 116th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.