Harvest Christian College vs Kadina Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 689 m 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
Kadina Memorial School
Kadina · Government combined · U, R-12
1,184 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Harvest Christian College Kadina SA | Kadina Memorial School Kadina SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 145 | #112 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #882 of 1,259 | #990 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 302 | 1,184 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 130 | 564 / 620 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 103.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 56.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kadina 5554 | Kadina 5554 |
| Council area | Copper Coast | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.harvest.sa.edu.au | www.kms.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harvest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 33.7).
- •Harvest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kadina Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Kadina Memorial School is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 302.
- •Kadina Memorial School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Harvest Christian College is a independent school while Kadina Memorial School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kadina Memorial School?
On the Success Index, Harvest Christian College ranks higher (38.7 vs 33.7 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 Kadina Memorial School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Kadina and Kadina in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvest Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kadina Memorial School has 11.4.
How do Harvest Christian College and Kadina Memorial School rank in SA?
Harvest Christian College is 88th of 145 and Kadina Memorial School is 112th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.