Navigator College vs Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 282 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Navigator College
Port Lincoln · Independent combined · R-12
466 students · ICSEA 1013
Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
Strathalbyn · Independent combined · R-12
317 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Navigator College Port Lincoln SA | Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn Strathalbyn SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 145 | #87 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #697 of 1,259 | #869 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 466 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 230 | 163 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 27 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Strathalbyn 5255 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Alexandrina |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.navigator.sa.edu.au | st.tyndale.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Navigator College scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 39.6).
- •Navigator College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.6).
- •Navigator College is the larger school with 466 students compared with 317.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Navigator College better than Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn?
On the Success Index, Navigator College ranks higher (47.9 vs 39.6 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 Navigator College and Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Port Lincoln and Strathalbyn in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Navigator College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn has 14.6.
How do Navigator College and Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn rank in SA?
Navigator College is 57th of 145 and Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn is 87th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.