King's Baptist Grammar School vs Tyndale Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 2.8 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
Tyndale Christian School
Salisbury East · Independent combined · R-12
1,498 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | King's Baptist Grammar School Wynn Vale SA | Tyndale Christian School Salisbury East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 145 | #79 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #520 of 1,259 | #828 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,280 | 1,498 |
| Girls / boys | 608 / 672 | 727 / 771 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.9 | 116.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 94.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wynn Vale 5127 | Salisbury East 5109 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au | se.tyndale.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •King's Baptist Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 41.8).
- •King's Baptist Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyndale Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Tyndale Christian School is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 1,280.
- •King's Baptist Grammar School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 1%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is King's Baptist Grammar School better than Tyndale Christian School?
On the Success Index, King's Baptist Grammar School ranks higher (56.5 vs 41.8 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 King's Baptist Grammar School and Tyndale Christian School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wynn Vale and Salisbury East 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 Tyndale Christian School has 12.9.
How do King's Baptist Grammar School and Tyndale Christian School rank in SA?
King's Baptist Grammar School is 37th of 145 and Tyndale Christian School is 79th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.