Findon High School vs Northern Adelaide Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Findon High School
Findon · Government high school · U, 7-12
467 students · ICSEA 978
Northern Adelaide Senior College
Elizabeth · Government high school · U, 11-12
431 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Findon High School Findon SA | Northern Adelaide Senior College Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 84 | #56 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,472 | #975 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 467 | 431 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 264 | 267 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +85% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Findon 5023 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.findonhs.sa.edu.au | www.northernadelaidesc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Findon High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 39.3).
- •Findon High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.5).
- •Findon High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 431.
- •Findon High School has grown faster over five years (85% vs -16%).
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 Findon High School better than Northern Adelaide Senior College?
On the Success Index, Findon High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 39.3 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 Findon High School and Northern Adelaide Senior College?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Findon and Elizabeth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Findon High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Adelaide Senior College has 16.5.
How do Findon High School and Northern Adelaide Senior College rank in SA?
Findon High School is 30th of 84 and Northern Adelaide Senior College is 56th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.