Indie School Elizabeth vs Youthinc. Enterprise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in South Australia, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indie School Elizabeth
Elizabeth · Independent special · 9-12
322 students · ICSEA 946
Youthinc. Enterprise Academy
Adelaide · Independent special · 11-12
129 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Indie School Elizabeth Elizabeth SA | Youthinc. Enterprise Academy Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 9-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 322 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 138 | 69 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1510% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth 5112 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Playford | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indieschool.edu.au/campus/elizabeth | www.youthinc.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Youthinc. Enterprise Academy has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Elizabeth has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 19.0).
- •Indie School Elizabeth is the larger school with 322 students compared with 129.
- •Indie School Elizabeth has grown faster over five years (1510% vs 42%).
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 Indie School Elizabeth better than Youthinc. Enterprise Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Indie School Elizabeth and Youthinc. Enterprise Academy?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School Elizabeth has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youthinc. Enterprise Academy has 19.0.
How do Indie School Elizabeth and Youthinc. Enterprise Academy rank in SA?
Indie School Elizabeth is unranked and Youthinc. Enterprise Academy is unranked among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.