Harvest Christian College vs Hope Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Christian College
Kadina · Independent combined · R-12
302 students · ICSEA 983
Hope Christian College
Craigmore · Independent combined · R-12
921 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Harvest Christian College Kadina SA | Hope Christian College Craigmore SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 145 | #131 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #882 of 1,259 | #1116 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 302 | 921 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 130 | 497 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 60.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kadina 5554 | Craigmore 5114 |
| Council area | Copper Coast | Playford |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harvest.sa.edu.au | www.hopecc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harvest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 27.9).
- •Harvest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvest Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.3).
- •Hope Christian College is the larger school with 921 students compared with 302.
- •Hope Christian College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -2%).
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 Harvest Christian College better than Hope Christian College?
On the Success Index, Harvest Christian College ranks higher (38.7 vs 27.9 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 Harvest Christian College and Hope Christian College?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Kadina and Craigmore in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvest Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hope Christian College has 15.3.
How do Harvest Christian College and Hope Christian College rank in SA?
Harvest Christian College is 88th of 145 and Hope Christian College is 131st of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.