Adelaide Botanic High School vs Australian Science and Mathematics School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide Botanic High School
Adelaide · Government high school · 7-12
1,258 students · ICSEA 1103
Australian Science and Mathematics School
Bedford Park · Government high school · 10-12
419 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Adelaide Botanic High School Adelaide SA | Australian Science and Mathematics School Bedford Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 84 | #2 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #166 of 1,472 | #52 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,258 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 690 | 178 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +135% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Bedford Park 5042 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abhs.sa.edu.au | www.asms.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 75.1).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.7).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 419.
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 15%).
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 Adelaide Botanic High School better than Australian Science and Mathematics School?
On the Success Index, Australian Science and Mathematics School ranks higher (81.1 vs 75.1 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 Adelaide Botanic High School and Australian Science and Mathematics School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Bedford Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adelaide Botanic High School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Science and Mathematics School has 10.7.
How do Adelaide Botanic High School and Australian Science and Mathematics School rank in SA?
Adelaide Botanic High School is 7th of 84 and Australian Science and Mathematics School is 2nd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.