Riverbanks College B-12 vs Trinity College Gawler River
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverbanks College B-12
Angle Vale · Government combined · U, R-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 955
Trinity College Gawler River
Angle Vale · Independent combined · R-10
970 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Riverbanks College B-12 Angle Vale SA | Trinity College Gawler River Angle Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 145 | #80 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1165 of 1,259 | #831 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-10 |
| Students | 1,393 | 970 |
| Girls / boys | 664 / 729 | 471 / 499 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.7 | 59.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 2% |
| Suburb | Angle Vale 5117 | Angle Vale 5117 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity College Gawler River scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 26.0).
- •Trinity College Gawler River has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverbanks College B-12 has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •Riverbanks College B-12 is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 970.
- •Riverbanks College B-12 is a government school while Trinity College Gawler River 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 Riverbanks College B-12 better than Trinity College Gawler River?
On the Success Index, Trinity College Gawler River ranks higher (41.4 vs 26.0 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 Riverbanks College B-12 and Trinity College Gawler River?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Angle Vale and Angle Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverbanks College B-12 has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College Gawler River has 16.3.
How do Riverbanks College B-12 and Trinity College Gawler River rank in SA?
Riverbanks College B-12 is 137th of 145 and Trinity College Gawler River is 80th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.