Mount Compass Area School vs Willunga Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 11 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
Willunga Waldorf School
Willunga · Independent combined · R-12
390 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Mount Compass Area School Mount Compass SA | Willunga Waldorf School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 145 | #38 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #923 of 1,259 | #523 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 469 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 226 | 217 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Compass 5210 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compassas.sa.edu.au | wws.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Willunga Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 36.8).
- •Willunga Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willunga Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Compass Area School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 390.
- •Mount Compass Area School is a government school while Willunga Waldorf School is an independent 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 Compass Area School better than Willunga Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Willunga Waldorf School ranks higher (56.5 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 Willunga Waldorf School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Mount Compass and Willunga 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 Willunga Waldorf School has 12.3.
How do Mount Compass Area School and Willunga Waldorf School rank in SA?
Mount Compass Area School is 96th of 145 and Willunga Waldorf School is 38th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.