Aberfoyle Park High School vs Pilgrim School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 568 m 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
Pilgrim School
Aberfoyle Park · Independent primary · R-6
161 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Aberfoyle Park High School Aberfoyle Park SA | Pilgrim School Aberfoyle Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 84 | #21 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 1,472 | #510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 906 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 374 / 532 | 81 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.0 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Aberfoyle Park 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aphs.sa.edu.au | www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pilgrim School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 56.8).
- •Pilgrim School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aberfoyle Park High School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 161.
- •Aberfoyle Park High School is a government school while Pilgrim School 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 Aberfoyle Park High School better than Pilgrim School?
On the Success Index, Pilgrim School ranks higher (75.3 vs 56.8 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 Pilgrim School?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Aberfoyle Park 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 Pilgrim School has 13.1.
How do Aberfoyle Park High School and Pilgrim School rank in SA?
Aberfoyle Park High School is 28th of 84 and Pilgrim School is 21st of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.