St Andrew's School vs Wilderness School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 877 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's School
Walkerville · Independent primary · R-6
376 students · ICSEA 1191
Wilderness School
Medindie · Independent combined · R-12
856 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | St Andrew's School Walkerville SA | Wilderness School Medindie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 92 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 348 | #4 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2 of 4,908 | #63 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 376 | 856 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 195 | 856 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 37.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Walkerville 5081 | Medindie 5081 |
| Council area | Walkerville | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.standrews.sa.edu.au | www.wilderness.com.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School scores higher on the Success Index (92.3 vs 83.0).
- •St Andrew's School has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1176), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilderness School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 376.
- •Wilderness School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -16%).
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 St Andrew's School better than Wilderness School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's School ranks higher (92.3 vs 83.0 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 St Andrew's School and Wilderness School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Walkerville and Medindie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Andrew's School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilderness School has 11.1.
How do St Andrew's School and Wilderness School rank in SA?
St Andrew's School is 1st of 348 and Wilderness School is 4th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.