Adelaide Secondary School of English vs Australian Islamic College Adelaide
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 661 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide Secondary School of English
West Croydon · Government high school · U
487 students · ICSEA 961
Australian Islamic College Adelaide
West Croydon · Independent combined · R-12
589 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Adelaide Secondary School of English West Croydon SA | Australian Islamic College Adelaide West Croydon SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 84 | #63 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #596 of 1,472 | #759 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | U | R-12 |
| Students | 487 | 589 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 246 | 300 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +53% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.1 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | West Croydon 5008 | West Croydon 5008 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adsecenglish.sa.edu.au | aic.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 45.3).
- •Australian Islamic College Adelaide has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 14.7).
- •Australian Islamic College Adelaide is the larger school with 589 students compared with 487.
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English has grown faster over five years (53% vs 22%).
- •Adelaide Secondary School of English is a government school while Australian Islamic College Adelaide 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 Secondary School of English better than Australian Islamic College Adelaide?
On the Success Index, Adelaide Secondary School of English ranks higher (56.3 vs 45.3 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 Secondary School of English and Australian Islamic College Adelaide?
About 661 m in a straight line, between West Croydon and West Croydon in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adelaide Secondary School of English has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Islamic College Adelaide has 14.7.
How do Adelaide Secondary School of English and Australian Islamic College Adelaide rank in SA?
Adelaide Secondary School of English is 29th of 84 and Australian Islamic College Adelaide is 63rd of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.