Kildare College vs Wandana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kildare College
Holden Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
768 students · ICSEA 1051
Wandana Primary School
Gilles Plains · Government primary · U, R-6
181 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Kildare College Holden Hill SA | Wandana Primary School Gilles Plains SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 84 | #186 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #389 of 1,472 | #2786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 768 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 768 / 0 | 75 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.7 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 18% |
| Suburb | Holden Hill 5088 | Gilles Plains 5086 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kildare.catholic.edu.au/ | www.wandanac7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kildare College scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 48.8).
- •Kildare College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wandana Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Kildare College is the larger school with 768 students compared with 181.
- •Wandana Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 26%).
- •Kildare College is a catholic school while Wandana Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kildare College better than Wandana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kildare College ranks higher (65.5 vs 48.8 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 Kildare College and Wandana Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Holden Hill and Gilles Plains in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kildare College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandana Primary School has 11.2.
How do Kildare College and Wandana Primary School rank in SA?
Kildare College is 19th of 84 and Wandana Primary School is 186th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.