Cummins Area School vs Kimba Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cummins Area School
Cummins · Government combined · R-12
382 students · ICSEA 994
Kimba Area School
Kimba · Government combined · R-12
187 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Cummins Area School Cummins SA | Kimba Area School Kimba SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 145 | #86 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #928 of 1,259 | #863 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 382 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 202 | 81 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cummins 5631 | Kimba 5641 |
| Council area | Lower Eyre | Kimba |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.cumminsas.sa.edu.au | www.kimbaas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kimba Area School scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 36.5).
- •Cummins Area School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cummins Area School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Cummins Area School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 187.
- •Kimba Area School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -11%).
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 Cummins Area School better than Kimba Area School?
On the Success Index, Kimba Area School ranks higher (40.0 vs 36.5 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 Cummins Area School and Kimba Area School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Cummins and Kimba in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cummins Area School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kimba Area School has 12.0.
How do Cummins Area School and Kimba Area School rank in SA?
Cummins Area School is 99th of 145 and Kimba Area School is 86th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.