Aberfoyle Park High School vs Marden Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfoyle Park High School
Aberfoyle Park · Government high school · 7-12
906 students · ICSEA 1039
Marden Senior College
Marden · Government high school · U, 11-12
496 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Aberfoyle Park High School Aberfoyle Park SA | Marden Senior College Marden SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 84 | #33 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 1,472 | #686 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 906 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 374 / 532 | 291 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | 391 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.0 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Marden 5070 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aphs.sa.edu.au | www.msc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aberfoyle Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 52.3).
- •Marden Senior College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aberfoyle Park High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Aberfoyle Park High School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 496.
- •Aberfoyle Park High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -21%).
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 Aberfoyle Park High School better than Marden Senior College?
On the Success Index, Aberfoyle Park High School ranks higher (56.8 vs 52.3 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 Aberfoyle Park High School and Marden Senior College?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Marden in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfoyle Park High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marden Senior College has 14.4.
How do Aberfoyle Park High School and Marden Senior College rank in SA?
Aberfoyle Park High School is 28th of 84 and Marden Senior College is 33rd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.