Gawler and District College B-12 vs Hawker Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 305 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gawler and District College B-12
Evanston · Government combined · U, R-12
1,247 students · ICSEA 932
Hawker Area School
Hawker · Government combined · R-12
45 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Gawler and District College B-12 Evanston SA | Hawker Area School Hawker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1234 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,247 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 607 / 640 | 22 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 29% |
| Suburb | Evanston 5116 | Hawker 5434 |
| Council area | Gawler | Flinders Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gdc.sa.edu.au | www.hawkeras.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawker Area School scores higher on the Success Index (34.2 vs 21.0).
- •Gawler and District College B-12 has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawker Area School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.8).
- •Gawler and District College B-12 is the larger school with 1,247 students compared with 45.
- •Hawker Area School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -1%).
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 Gawler and District College B-12 better than Hawker Area School?
On the Success Index, Hawker Area School ranks higher (34.2 vs 21.0 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 Gawler and District College B-12 and Hawker Area School?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Hawker in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gawler and District College B-12 has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawker Area School has 7.2.
How do Gawler and District College B-12 and Hawker Area School rank in SA?
Gawler and District College B-12 is 143rd of 145 and Hawker Area School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.