Adelaide High School vs Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide High School
Adelaide · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,821 students · ICSEA 1094
Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)
Adelaide · Independent high school · 8-12
205 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Adelaide High School Adelaide SA | Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 84 | #16 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #241 of 1,472 | #311 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 8-12 |
| Students | 1,821 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 874 / 947 | 139 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 300 | 37 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.1 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.4 | 31.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au | sasy.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Adelaide High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 68.8).
- •Adelaide High School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.3).
- •Adelaide High School is the larger school with 1,821 students compared with 205.
- •Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) has grown faster over five years (60% vs 24%).
- •Adelaide High School is a government school while Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) 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 High School better than Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)?
On the Success Index, Adelaide High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 68.8 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 High School and Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adelaide High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) has 9.5.
How do Adelaide High School and Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) rank in SA?
Adelaide High School is 11th of 84 and Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) is 16th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.