Mount Carmel College vs Woodville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel College
Rosewater · Catholic combined · R-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1008
Woodville High School
St Clair · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,170 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Mount Carmel College Rosewater SA | Woodville High School St Clair SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 145 | #47 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #750 of 1,259 | #924 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,170 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 647 | 550 / 620 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +105% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 87.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Rosewater 5013 | St Clair 5011 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcc.catholic.edu.au/ | woodvillehigh.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 41.2).
- •Mount Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodville High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Mount Carmel College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,170.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (105% vs 13%).
- •Mount Carmel College is a catholic school while Woodville High 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 Mount Carmel College better than Woodville High School?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel College ranks higher (45.6 vs 41.2 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 Mount Carmel College and Woodville High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rosewater and St Clair in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Carmel College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodville High School has 13.4.
How do Mount Carmel College and Woodville High School rank in SA?
Mount Carmel College is 62nd of 145 and Woodville High School is 47th of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.