Kimba Area School vs Oakbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 303 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kimba Area School
Kimba · Government combined · R-12
187 students · ICSEA 992
Oakbank School
Oakbank · Government combined · R-12
337 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Kimba Area School Kimba SA | Oakbank School Oakbank SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 145 | #105 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #863 of 1,259 | #957 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 187 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 106 | 139 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kimba 5641 | Oakbank 5243 |
| Council area | Kimba | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kimbaas.sa.edu.au | oakbank.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kimba Area School scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 35.4).
- •Oakbank School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakbank School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 187.
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 Kimba Area School better than Oakbank School?
On the Success Index, Kimba Area School ranks higher (40.0 vs 35.4 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 Kimba Area School and Oakbank School?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Kimba and Oakbank in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kimba Area School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakbank School has 11.7.
How do Kimba Area School and Oakbank School rank in SA?
Kimba Area School is 86th of 145 and Oakbank School is 105th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.