Investigator College vs Portside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Investigator College
Victor Harbor · Independent combined · R-12
668 students · ICSEA 1065
Portside Christian College
New Port · Independent combined · R-12
626 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Investigator College Victor Harbor SA | Portside Christian College New Port SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 145 | #46 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #448 of 1,259 | #580 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 668 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 336 | 326 / 300 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 44.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Victor Harbor 5211 | New Port 5015 |
| Council area | Victor Harbor | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.investigator.sa.edu.au/ | www.portside.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Investigator College scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 53.5).
- •Portside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Investigator College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Investigator College is the larger school with 668 students compared with 626.
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 Investigator College better than Portside Christian College?
On the Success Index, Investigator College ranks higher (60.9 vs 53.5 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 Investigator College and Portside Christian College?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Victor Harbor and New Port in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Investigator College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portside Christian College has 14.0.
How do Investigator College and Portside Christian College rank in SA?
Investigator College is 29th of 145 and Portside Christian College is 46th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.