Golden Grove High School vs Modbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Grove High School
Golden Grove · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,486 students · ICSEA 1007
Modbury High School
Modbury · Government high school · U, 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Golden Grove High School Golden Grove SA | Modbury High School Modbury SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 84 | #42 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #874 of 1,472 | #837 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,486 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 748 / 738 | 394 / 532 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 114.5 | 66.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Golden Grove 5125 | Modbury 5092 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldengrovehs.sa.edu.au | www.modburyhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Modbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 43.4).
- •Golden Grove High School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Grove High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Golden Grove High School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 926.
- •Modbury High School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 12%).
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 Golden Grove High School better than Modbury High School?
On the Success Index, Modbury High School ranks higher (45.5 vs 43.4 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 Golden Grove High School and Modbury High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Golden Grove and Modbury in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Grove High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Modbury High School has 13.9.
How do Golden Grove High School and Modbury High School rank in SA?
Golden Grove High School is 43rd of 84 and Modbury High School is 42nd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.