Pedare Christian College vs Wynn Vale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 714 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pedare Christian College
Golden Grove · Independent combined · R-12
1,146 students · ICSEA 1097
Wynn Vale School
Wynn Vale · Government primary · R-6
365 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Pedare Christian College Golden Grove SA | Wynn Vale School Wynn Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 145 | #169 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #399 of 1,259 | #2561 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,146 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 589 | 182 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 134 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.1 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.2 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Golden Grove 5125 | Wynn Vale 5127 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au | wynnvaleschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pedare Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 52.0).
- •Pedare Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pedare Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.5).
- •Pedare Christian College is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 365.
- •Pedare Christian College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -9%).
- •Pedare Christian College is a independent school while Wynn Vale 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 Pedare Christian College better than Wynn Vale School?
On the Success Index, Pedare Christian College ranks higher (63.7 vs 52.0 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 Pedare Christian College and Wynn Vale School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Golden Grove and Wynn Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pedare Christian College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wynn Vale School has 16.5.
How do Pedare Christian College and Wynn Vale School rank in SA?
Pedare Christian College is 25th of 145 and Wynn Vale School is 169th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.