Adelaide Botanic High School vs St Peter's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 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
St Peter's College
St Peters · Independent combined · R-12
1,585 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Adelaide Botanic High School Adelaide SA | St Peter's College St Peters SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 84 | #3 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #166 of 1,472 | #61 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,585 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 690 | 0 / 1,585 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +135% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 152.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 94.1 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | St Peters 5069 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abhs.sa.edu.au | www.stpeters.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's College scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 75.1).
- •St Peter's College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •St Peter's College is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 1,258.
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 6%).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is a government school while St Peter's 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 St Peter's College?
On the Success Index, St Peter's College ranks higher (83.2 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 St Peter's College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and St Peters 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 St Peter's College has 10.4.
How do Adelaide Botanic High School and St Peter's College rank in SA?
Adelaide Botanic High School is 7th of 84 and St Peter's College is 3rd of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.