Mount Compass Area School vs Tumby Bay Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 254 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
Tumby Bay Area School
Tumby Bay · Government combined · R-12
237 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Mount Compass Area School Mount Compass SA | Tumby Bay Area School Tumby Bay SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 145 | #82 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #923 of 1,259 | #855 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 469 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 226 | 116 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mount Compass 5210 | Tumby Bay 5605 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Tumby Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.compassas.sa.edu.au | www.tbas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tumby Bay Area School scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 36.8).
- •Tumby Bay Area School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tumby Bay Area School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Compass Area School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 237.
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 Tumby Bay Area School?
On the Success Index, Tumby Bay Area School ranks higher (40.4 vs 36.8 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 Tumby Bay Area School?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Mount Compass and Tumby Bay 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 Tumby Bay Area School has 12.5.
How do Mount Compass Area School and Tumby Bay Area School rank in SA?
Mount Compass Area School is 96th of 145 and Tumby Bay Area School is 82nd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.