Cummins Area School vs Oakbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 296 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
Oakbank School
Oakbank · Government combined · R-12
337 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Cummins Area School Cummins SA | Oakbank School Oakbank SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 145 | #105 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #928 of 1,259 | #957 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 382 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 202 | 139 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cummins 5631 | Oakbank 5243 |
| Council area | Lower Eyre | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cumminsas.sa.edu.au | oakbank.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cummins Area School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 35.4).
- •Cummins Area School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cummins Area School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.7).
- •Cummins Area School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 337.
- •Oakbank School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Oakbank School?
On the Success Index, Cummins Area School ranks higher (36.5 vs 35.4 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 Oakbank School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Cummins and Oakbank in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cummins Area School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakbank School has 11.7.
How do Cummins Area School and Oakbank School rank in SA?
Cummins Area School is 99th of 145 and Oakbank School is 105th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.