Ngutu College vs Seaview Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 272 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngutu College
Woodville North · Independent combined · R-11
260 students · ICSEA 909
Seaview Christian College
Port Augusta · Independent combined · R-12
168 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Ngutu College Woodville North SA | Seaview Christian College Port Augusta SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 145 | #133 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,259 | #1126 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-11 | R-12 |
| Students | 260 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 98 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +100% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 51% | 39% |
| Suburb | Woodville North 5012 | Port Augusta 5700 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ngutucollege.org.au | www.seaview.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ngutu College scores higher on the Success Index (33.8 vs 27.7).
- •Ngutu College has the higher ICSEA (909 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngutu College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Ngutu College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 168.
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 Ngutu College better than Seaview Christian College?
On the Success Index, Ngutu College ranks higher (33.8 vs 27.7 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 Ngutu College and Seaview Christian College?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Woodville North and Port Augusta in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngutu College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaview Christian College has 12.0.
How do Ngutu College and Seaview Christian College rank in SA?
Ngutu College is 111th of 145 and Seaview Christian College is 133rd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.