Adelaide Botanic High School vs Christian Brothers College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 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
Christian Brothers College
Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
990 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Adelaide Botanic High School Adelaide SA | Christian Brothers College Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 84 | #28 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #166 of 1,472 | #441 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,258 | 990 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 690 | 0 / 990 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +135% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 80.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 54.8 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abhs.sa.edu.au | www.cbc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Adelaide Botanic High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 61.2).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Brothers College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 990.
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 5%).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is a government school while Christian Brothers College is a catholic 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 Adelaide Botanic High School better than Christian Brothers College?
On the Success Index, Adelaide Botanic High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 61.2 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 Christian Brothers College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Adelaide 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 Christian Brothers College has 12.3.
How do Adelaide Botanic High School and Christian Brothers College rank in SA?
Adelaide Botanic High School is 7th of 84 and Christian Brothers College is 28th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.