Findon High School vs Our Lady of La Vang School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 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
Our Lady of La Vang School
Flinders Park · Catholic special · U
70 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Findon High School Findon SA | Our Lady of La Vang School Flinders Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U |
| Students | 467 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 264 | 16 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +85% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 33.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Findon 5023 | Flinders Park 5025 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.findonhs.sa.edu.au | www.lavang.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of La Vang School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of La Vang School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 11.1).
- •Findon High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 70.
- •Findon High School has grown faster over five years (85% vs 11%).
- •Findon High School is a government school while Our Lady of La Vang School 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 Findon High School better than Our Lady of La Vang School?
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 Findon High School and Our Lady of La Vang School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Findon and Flinders Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Findon High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of La Vang School has 4.4.
How do Findon High School and Our Lady of La Vang School rank in SA?
Findon High School is 30th of 84 and Our Lady of La Vang School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.