Heritage College Incorporated vs Trinity College North
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Incorporated
Oakden · Independent combined · R-12
437 students · ICSEA 1040
Trinity College North
Evanston South · Independent combined · R-10
914 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Heritage College Incorporated Oakden SA | Trinity College North Evanston South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 145 | #74 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #690 of 1,259 | #805 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-10 |
| Students | 437 | 914 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 213 | 461 / 453 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Oakden 5086 | Evanston South 5116 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heritage.sa.edu.au | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College Incorporated scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 42.9).
- •Heritage College Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.6).
- •Trinity College North is the larger school with 914 students compared with 437.
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 Heritage College Incorporated better than Trinity College North?
On the Success Index, Heritage College Incorporated ranks higher (48.2 vs 42.9 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 Heritage College Incorporated and Trinity College North?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Oakden and Evanston South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Incorporated has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College North has 15.6.
How do Heritage College Incorporated and Trinity College North rank in SA?
Heritage College Incorporated is 56th of 145 and Trinity College North is 74th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.