Adelaide Botanic High School vs Youthinc. Enterprise Academy
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
Youthinc. Enterprise Academy
Adelaide · Independent special · 11-12
129 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Adelaide Botanic High School Adelaide SA | Youthinc. Enterprise Academy Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #166 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,258 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 690 | 69 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +135% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abhs.sa.edu.au | www.youthinc.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.0).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 129.
- •Adelaide Botanic High School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 42%).
- •Adelaide Botanic High School is a government school while Youthinc. Enterprise Academy 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 Youthinc. Enterprise Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adelaide Botanic High School and Youthinc. Enterprise Academy?
About 1.2 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 Youthinc. Enterprise Academy has 19.0.
How do Adelaide Botanic High School and Youthinc. Enterprise Academy rank in SA?
Adelaide Botanic High School is 7th of 84 and Youthinc. Enterprise Academy is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.