Kapunda High School vs Victor Harbor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 139 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kapunda High School
Kapunda · Government high school · 7-12
594 students · ICSEA 972
Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor · Government high school · U, 7-12
633 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Kapunda High School Kapunda SA | Victor Harbor High School Victor Harbor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 84 | #48 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #984 of 1,472 | #928 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 594 | 633 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 321 | 299 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 34.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kapunda 5373 | Victor Harbor 5211 |
| Council area | Light | Victor Harbor |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kapundahs.sa.edu.au | www.vhhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Victor Harbor High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 38.8).
- •Victor Harbor High School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victor Harbor High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Victor Harbor High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 594.
- •Kapunda High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -13%).
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 Kapunda High School better than Victor Harbor High School?
On the Success Index, Victor Harbor High School ranks higher (41.1 vs 38.8 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 Kapunda High School and Victor Harbor High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Kapunda and Victor Harbor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kapunda High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victor Harbor High School has 11.5.
How do Kapunda High School and Victor Harbor High School rank in SA?
Kapunda High School is 57th of 84 and Victor Harbor High School is 48th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.