Dernancourt School vs Kildare College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 532 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dernancourt School
Dernancourt · Government primary · U, R-6
326 students · ICSEA 1046
Kildare College
Holden Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
768 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Dernancourt School Dernancourt SA | Kildare College Holden Hill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 348 | #19 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1866 of 4,908 | #389 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 326 | 768 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 178 | 768 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 147 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 31.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dernancourt 5075 | Holden Hill 5088 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dernancts.sa.edu.au | www.kildare.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kildare College scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 60.7).
- •Kildare College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kildare College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Kildare College is the larger school with 768 students compared with 326.
- •Kildare College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -8%).
- •Dernancourt School is a government school while Kildare College is a catholic 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 Dernancourt School better than Kildare College?
On the Success Index, Kildare College ranks higher (65.5 vs 60.7 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 Dernancourt School and Kildare College?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Dernancourt and Holden Hill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dernancourt School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kildare College has 13.1.
How do Dernancourt School and Kildare College rank in SA?
Dernancourt School is 128th of 348 and Kildare College is 19th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.