Moonta Area School vs Roxby Downs Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 396 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moonta Area School
Moonta · Government combined · U, R-12
253 students · ICSEA 924
Roxby Downs Area School
Roxby Downs · Government combined · U, R-12
491 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Moonta Area School Moonta SA | Roxby Downs Area School Roxby Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 145 | #142 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1097 of 1,259 | #1230 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 253 | 491 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 142 | 224 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 17% |
| Suburb | Moonta 5558 | Roxby Downs 5725 |
| Council area | Copper Coast | Roxby Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.moontaas.sa.edu.au | www.rdas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moonta Area School scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 21.4).
- •Moonta Area School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonta Area School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.8).
- •Roxby Downs Area School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 253.
- •Roxby Downs Area School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -28%).
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 Moonta Area School better than Roxby Downs Area School?
On the Success Index, Moonta Area School ranks higher (29.0 vs 21.4 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 Moonta Area School and Roxby Downs Area School?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Moonta and Roxby Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moonta Area School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roxby Downs Area School has 12.8.
How do Moonta Area School and Roxby Downs Area School rank in SA?
Moonta Area School is 128th of 145 and Roxby Downs Area School is 142nd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.