Australian Science and Mathematics School vs Blackwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Science and Mathematics School
Bedford Park · Government high school · 10-12
419 students · ICSEA 1101
Blackwood High School
Eden Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Australian Science and Mathematics School Bedford Park SA | Blackwood High School Eden Hills SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 84 | #25 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 1,472 | #526 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 419 | 1,211 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 241 | 553 / 658 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | 200 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 73.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 32.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bedford Park 5042 | Eden Hills 5050 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.asms.sa.edu.au/ | www.bhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 59.5).
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.3).
- •Blackwood High School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 419.
- •Blackwood High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 15%).
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 Australian Science and Mathematics School better than Blackwood High School?
On the Success Index, Australian Science and Mathematics School ranks higher (81.1 vs 59.5 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 Australian Science and Mathematics School and Blackwood High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford Park and Eden Hills in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Science and Mathematics School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackwood High School has 16.3.
How do Australian Science and Mathematics School and Blackwood High School rank in SA?
Australian Science and Mathematics School is 2nd of 84 and Blackwood High School is 25th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.