Ngutu College vs The Grove Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 952 m 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
The Grove Education Centre
Woodville · Government special · U
63 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Ngutu College Woodville North SA | The Grove Education Centre Woodville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | R-11 | U |
| Students | 260 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 19 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 51% | 5% |
| Suburb | Woodville North 5012 | Woodville 5011 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngutucollege.org.au | www.thegroveec.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Grove Education Centre has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Grove Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 9.4).
- •Ngutu College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 63.
- •Ngutu College is a independent school while The Grove Education Centre is a government 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 Ngutu College better than The Grove Education Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ngutu College and The Grove Education Centre?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Woodville North and Woodville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngutu College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Grove Education Centre has 5.2.
How do Ngutu College and The Grove Education Centre rank in SA?
Ngutu College is 111th of 145 and The Grove Education Centre is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.