Golden Grove High School vs Wynn Vale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 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
Wynn Vale School
Wynn Vale · Government primary · R-6
365 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Golden Grove High School Golden Grove SA | Wynn Vale School Wynn Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 84 | #169 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #874 of 1,472 | #2561 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,486 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 748 / 738 | 182 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 114.5 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Golden Grove 5125 | Wynn Vale 5127 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldengrovehs.sa.edu.au | wynnvaleschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wynn Vale School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 43.4).
- •Wynn Vale School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Grove High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.5).
- •Golden Grove High School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 365.
- •Golden Grove High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -9%).
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 Wynn Vale School?
On the Success Index, Wynn Vale School ranks higher (52.0 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 Wynn Vale School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Golden Grove and Wynn Vale 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 Wynn Vale School has 16.5.
How do Golden Grove High School and Wynn Vale School rank in SA?
Golden Grove High School is 43rd of 84 and Wynn Vale School is 169th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.