Ngutu College vs Woodville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 778 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
Woodville High School
St Clair · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,170 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Ngutu College Woodville North SA | Woodville High School St Clair SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 145 | #47 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,259 | #924 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-11 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 260 | 1,170 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 550 / 620 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 87.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 51% | 9% |
| Suburb | Woodville North 5012 | St Clair 5011 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngutucollege.org.au | woodvillehigh.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodville High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 33.8).
- •Woodville High School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngutu College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.4).
- •Woodville High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 260.
- •Ngutu College is a independent school while Woodville High School 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 Woodville High School?
On the Success Index, Woodville High School ranks higher (41.2 vs 33.8 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 Ngutu College and Woodville High School?
About 778 m in a straight line, between Woodville North and St Clair in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngutu College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodville High School has 13.4.
How do Ngutu College and Woodville High School rank in SA?
Ngutu College is 111th of 145 and Woodville High School is 47th of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.