Kapunda High School vs Woodville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 69 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
Woodville High School
St Clair · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,170 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Kapunda High School Kapunda SA | Woodville High School St Clair SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 84 | #47 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #984 of 1,472 | #924 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 594 | 1,170 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 321 | 550 / 620 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 87.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kapunda 5373 | St Clair 5011 |
| Council area | Light | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kapundahs.sa.edu.au | woodvillehigh.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodville High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 38.8).
- •Woodville High School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodville High School is the larger school with 1,170 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 Woodville High School?
On the Success Index, Woodville High School ranks higher (41.2 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 Woodville High School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Kapunda and St Clair in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kapunda High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodville High School has 13.4.
How do Kapunda High School and Woodville High School rank in SA?
Kapunda High School is 57th of 84 and Woodville High School is 47th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.