Mawson Lakes School vs Youth Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mawson Lakes School
Mawson Lakes · Government primary · R-6
716 students · ICSEA 1060
Youth Education Centre
Cavan · Government special · 5-12
28 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Mawson Lakes School Mawson Lakes SA | Youth Education Centre Cavan SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2078 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | R-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 716 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 372 | 7 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 141 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 1.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 43% |
| Suburb | Mawson Lakes 5095 | Cavan 5072 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mawsonlakes.sa.edu.au | www.yec.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mawson Lakes School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Youth Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (1.4 vs 18.5).
- •Mawson Lakes School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 28.
- •Youth Education Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs -6%).
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 Mawson Lakes School better than Youth Education Centre?
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 Mawson Lakes School and Youth Education Centre?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mawson Lakes and Cavan in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mawson Lakes School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youth Education Centre has 1.4.
How do Mawson Lakes School and Youth Education Centre rank in SA?
Mawson Lakes School is 141st of 348 and Youth Education Centre is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.