Cummins Area School vs Orroroo Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 318 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
Orroroo Area School
Orroroo · Government combined · R-12
144 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Cummins Area School Cummins SA | Orroroo Area School Orroroo SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 145 | #67 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #928 of 1,259 | #774 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 382 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 202 | 67 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cummins 5631 | Orroroo 5431 |
| Council area | Lower Eyre | Orroroo Carrieton |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cumminsas.sa.edu.au | www.orrorooas.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Orroroo Area School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 36.5).
- •Cummins Area School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orroroo Area School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.2).
- •Cummins Area School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 144.
- •Orroroo Area School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Orroroo Area School?
On the Success Index, Orroroo Area School ranks higher (44.6 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 Orroroo Area School?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Cummins and Orroroo in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cummins Area School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orroroo Area School has 9.6.
How do Cummins Area School and Orroroo Area School rank in SA?
Cummins Area School is 99th of 145 and Orroroo Area School is 67th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.