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Mount Compass Area School

Mount Compass Area School is a government combined school in Mount Compass, South Australia, with 469 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 41.

Mount Compass, SA 5210GovernmentCombinedR-12
GovernmentCombinedCo-educational

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School model

Mount Compass Area School is listed as Government and Combined, with a reported year range of R-12.

Enrolment size

The school reports 469 total enrolments, including 243 girls and 226 boys where available.

ICSEA context

The ICSEA value is 987, with percentile 41 in the current dataset.

Gender profile

The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 51.8% girls and 48.2% boys.

Staff ratio

The student-teacher ratio is 13.5:1, based on 34.7 FTE teaching staff where available.

Local area

The campus is in Mount Compass, South Australia, within Alexandrina.

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Mount Compass Area School profile summary

Mount Compass Area School is listed as a government combined school in Mount Compass, South Australia. The profile reports 469 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 987, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 where available. The reported year range is R-12, and the campus sits within Alexandrina local government area.

Enrolment

Girls vs boys enrolment

469

reported total enrolments

243 girls

226 boys

51.8% girls48.2% boys

Mount Compass Area School reports 469 total enrolments, including 243 girls and 226 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 51.8% girls and 48.2% boys.

Socio-educational

ICSEA percentile

41

percentile where available

ICSEA

987

Mount Compass Area School sits at the 41 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.

SEA quarters

Socio-educational distribution

Bottom

39%

Lower-middle

36%

Upper-middle

18%

Top

7%

The socio-educational distribution lists 39% in the bottom quarter, 36% in the lower-middle quarter, 18% in the upper-middle quarter, and 7% in the top quarter.

Staff

Staff profile summary

Teaching staff

38

FTE teaching

34.7

Non-teaching

26

Student-teacher

13.5:1

The profile reports 38 teaching staff and 26 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

Location

Campus location and area context

Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.

Suburb
Mount Compass
Postcode
5210
State
South Australia
Local government area
Alexandrina
Statistical Area Level 2
Strathalbyn Surrounds
Statistical Area Level 3
Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island
Statistical Area Level 4
South Australia - South East
Remoteness area
Inner Regional

Governance

Governance and official links

Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.

Governing body
Department for Education South Australia
Governing body URL
Visit website
Campus type
School Single Entity
Reporting description
Individual Reporting

Community

Student community profile

Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.

Indigenous enrolment
6%
Language background other than English: yes
3%
Language background other than English: no
97%
Language background other than English: not stated
0%

Nearby

Nearby and similar schools

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FAQ

Questions about Mount Compass Area School

How many students attend Mount Compass Area School?

Mount Compass Area School has 469 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 243 girls and 226 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.

What type of school is Mount Compass Area School?

Mount Compass Area School is listed as a Government school with school type Combined. The reported year range is R-12.

Where is Mount Compass Area School located?

Mount Compass Area School is located in Mount Compass, SA 5210. The local government area is Alexandrina.

What is the ICSEA value of Mount Compass Area School?

The ICSEA value for Mount Compass Area School is 987 and the ICSEA percentile is 41. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.

Is Mount Compass Area School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?

Mount Compass Area School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 51.8% girls and 48.2% boys where percentage fields are available.

Data note

Built from structured 2025 school profile data

This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.

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