Adelaide Botanic High School vs Prince Alfred College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 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
Prince Alfred College
Kent Town · Independent combined · R-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Adelaide Botanic High School Adelaide SA | Prince Alfred College Kent Town SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 84 | #9 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #166 of 1,472 | #136 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,127 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 690 | 0 / 1,127 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +135% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 132.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 96.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Kent Town 5067 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abhs.sa.edu.au | www.pac.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prince Alfred College scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 75.1).
- •Prince Alfred College has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prince Alfred College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.7).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 1,127.
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 1%).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is a government school while Prince Alfred College 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 Adelaide Botanic High School better than Prince Alfred College?
On the Success Index, Prince Alfred College ranks higher (78.0 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 Prince Alfred College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Kent Town 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 Prince Alfred College has 8.5.
How do Adelaide Botanic High School and Prince Alfred College rank in SA?
Adelaide Botanic High School is 7th of 84 and Prince Alfred College is 9th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.