Endeavour College vs Youth Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Endeavour College
Mawson Lakes · Independent high school · 7-12
738 students · ICSEA 1083
Youth Education Centre
Cavan · Government special · 5-12
28 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Endeavour College Mawson Lakes SA | Youth Education Centre Cavan SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #253 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 738 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 357 / 381 | 7 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 1.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.5 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 43% |
| Suburb | Mawson Lakes 5095 | Cavan 5072 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.endeavour.sa.edu.au | www.yec.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Endeavour College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Youth Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (1.4 vs 11.6).
- •Endeavour College is the larger school with 738 students compared with 28.
- •Youth Education Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs 2%).
- •Endeavour College is a independent school while Youth Education Centre 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 Endeavour College better than Youth Education Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Endeavour College and Youth Education Centre?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mawson Lakes and Cavan in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Endeavour College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youth Education Centre has 1.4.
How do Endeavour College and Youth Education Centre rank in SA?
Endeavour College is 13th of 84 and Youth Education Centre is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.