Modbury High School vs Modbury Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 393 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Modbury High School
Modbury · Government high school · U, 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 1005
Modbury Special School
Hope Valley · Government special · U
166 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Modbury High School Modbury SA | Modbury Special School Hope Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #837 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U |
| Students | 926 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 532 | 40 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 33.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Modbury 5092 | Hope Valley 5090 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.modburyhs.sa.edu.au | www.modburyss.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Modbury High School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Modbury Special School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 13.9).
- •Modbury High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 166.
- •Modbury High School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 4%).
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 Modbury High School better than Modbury Special 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 Modbury High School and Modbury Special School?
About 393 m in a straight line, between Modbury and Hope Valley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Modbury High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Modbury Special School has 5.5.
How do Modbury High School and Modbury Special School rank in SA?
Modbury High School is 42nd of 84 and Modbury Special School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.