Eudunda Area School vs Kadina Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 130 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eudunda Area School
Eudunda · Government combined · R-12
223 students · ICSEA 950
Kadina Memorial School
Kadina · Government combined · U, R-12
1,184 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Eudunda Area School Eudunda SA | Kadina Memorial School Kadina SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 145 | #112 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #926 of 1,259 | #990 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 223 | 1,184 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 116 | 564 / 620 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 103.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 56.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Eudunda 5374 | Kadina 5554 |
| Council area | Goyder | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.eudundaas.sa.edu.au | www.kms.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eudunda Area School scores higher on the Success Index (36.6 vs 33.7).
- •Kadina Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kadina Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Kadina Memorial School is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 223.
- •Eudunda Area School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 6%).
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 Eudunda Area School better than Kadina Memorial School?
On the Success Index, Eudunda Area School ranks higher (36.6 vs 33.7 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 Eudunda Area School and Kadina Memorial School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Eudunda and Kadina in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eudunda Area School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kadina Memorial School has 11.4.
How do Eudunda Area School and Kadina Memorial School rank in SA?
Eudunda Area School is 97th of 145 and Kadina Memorial School is 112th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.