Mount Compass Area School vs Reynella East College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Compass Area School
Mount Compass · Government combined · R-12
469 students · ICSEA 987
Reynella East College
Reynella East · Government combined · U, R-12
1,938 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Mount Compass Area School Mount Compass SA | Reynella East College Reynella East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 145 | #116 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #923 of 1,259 | #1012 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 469 | 1,938 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 226 | 954 / 984 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 167 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 130.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 55.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Compass 5210 | Reynella East 5161 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compassas.sa.edu.au | www.reynellaec.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Compass Area School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 32.6).
- •Reynella East College has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Compass Area School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Reynella East College is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 469.
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 Compass Area School better than Reynella East College?
On the Success Index, Mount Compass Area School ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.6 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 Compass Area School and Reynella East College?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Mount Compass and Reynella East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Compass Area School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reynella East College has 14.8.
How do Mount Compass Area School and Reynella East College rank in SA?
Mount Compass Area School is 96th of 145 and Reynella East College is 116th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.