Findon High School vs Seaton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 2.4 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
Seaton High School
Seaton · Government high school · U, 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Findon High School Findon SA | Seaton High School Seaton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 84 | #37 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,472 | #761 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 467 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 264 | 409 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +85% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 72.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Findon 5023 | Seaton 5023 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.findonhs.sa.edu.au | www.seatonhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Findon High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 49.1).
- •Seaton High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Findon High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.6).
- •Seaton High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 467.
- •Findon High School has grown faster over five years (85% 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 Findon High School better than Seaton High School?
On the Success Index, Findon High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 49.1 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 Seaton High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Findon and Seaton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Findon High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaton High School has 12.6.
How do Findon High School and Seaton High School rank in SA?
Findon High School is 30th of 84 and Seaton High School is 37th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.