Oakbank School vs The Hills Christian Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakbank School
Oakbank · Government combined · R-12
337 students · ICSEA 993
The Hills Christian Community School
Verdun · Independent combined · R-12
640 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Oakbank School Oakbank SA | The Hills Christian Community School Verdun SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 145 | #19 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #957 of 1,259 | #327 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 337 | 640 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 198 | 314 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 38 | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oakbank 5243 | Verdun 5245 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oakbank.sa.edu.au/ | www.hills.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Hills Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 35.4).
- •The Hills Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakbank School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •The Hills Christian Community School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 337.
- •The Hills Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -3%).
- •Oakbank School is a government school while The Hills Christian Community 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 Oakbank School better than The Hills Christian Community School?
On the Success Index, The Hills Christian Community School ranks higher (66.8 vs 35.4 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 Oakbank School and The Hills Christian Community School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Oakbank and Verdun in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakbank School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hills Christian Community School has 13.1.
How do Oakbank School and The Hills Christian Community School rank in SA?
Oakbank School is 105th of 145 and The Hills Christian Community School is 19th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.