Riverbanks College B-12 vs Woomera Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 419 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
Woomera Area School
Woomera · Government combined · R-12
10 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Riverbanks College B-12 Angle Vale SA | Woomera Area School Woomera SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1165 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,393 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 664 / 729 | 2 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.7 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 0% |
| Suburb | Angle Vale 5117 | Woomera 5720 |
| Council area | Playford | Unincorporated SA |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au | www.woomera.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.0 vs 26.1).
- •Riverbanks College B-12 has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverbanks College B-12 is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 10.
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 Woomera Area School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Riverbanks College B-12 and Woomera Area School?
About 419 km in a straight line, between Angle Vale and Woomera in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Riverbanks College B-12 and Woomera Area School rank in SA?
Riverbanks College B-12 is 137th of 145 and Woomera Area School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.