King's Baptist Grammar School vs The Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
King's Baptist Grammar School
Wynn Vale · Independent combined · R-12
1,280 students · ICSEA 1090
The Heights School
Modbury Heights · Government combined · U, R-12
1,811 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | King's Baptist Grammar School Wynn Vale SA | The Heights School Modbury Heights SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 145 | #40 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #520 of 1,259 | #525 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 1,280 | 1,811 |
| Girls / boys | 608 / 672 | 857 / 954 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 206 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 157 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.9 | 113.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wynn Vale 5127 | Modbury Heights 5092 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au | www.theheights.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.5 vs 56.4).
- •King's Baptist Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's Baptist Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •The Heights School is the larger school with 1,811 students compared with 1,280.
- •The Heights School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 17%).
- •King's Baptist Grammar School is a independent school while The Heights 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 King's Baptist Grammar School better than The Heights School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are King's Baptist Grammar School and The Heights School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wynn Vale and Modbury Heights in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
King's Baptist Grammar School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Heights School has 16.0.
How do King's Baptist Grammar School and The Heights School rank in SA?
King's Baptist Grammar School is 37th of 145 and The Heights School is 40th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.