Prescott College vs Wilderness School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prescott College
Prospect · Independent high school · 7-12
206 students · ICSEA 1016
Wilderness School
Medindie · Independent combined · R-12
856 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Prescott College Prospect SA | Wilderness School Medindie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 84 | #4 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #626 of 1,472 | #63 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 206 | 856 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 120 | 856 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 47 | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 37.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Medindie 5081 |
| Council area | Prospect | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottcollege.com.au | www.wilderness.com.au |
The verdict
- •Wilderness School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 55.0).
- •Wilderness School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.1).
- •Wilderness School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 206.
- •Wilderness School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -12%).
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 Prescott College better than Wilderness School?
On the Success Index, Wilderness School ranks higher (83.0 vs 55.0 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 Prescott College and Wilderness School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Medindie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prescott College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilderness School has 11.1.
How do Prescott College and Wilderness School rank in SA?
Prescott College is 31st of 84 and Wilderness School is 4th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.