Australian Science and Mathematics School vs Eden Hills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.1 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
Eden Hills Primary School
Eden Hills · Government primary · R-6
229 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Australian Science and Mathematics School Bedford Park SA | Eden Hills Primary School Eden Hills SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 84 | #42 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 1,472 | #748 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 419 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 241 | 116 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bedford Park 5042 | Eden Hills 5050 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.asms.sa.edu.au/ | www.edenhillps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 72.9).
- •Eden Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.7).
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 229.
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -13%).
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 Eden Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Australian Science and Mathematics School ranks higher (81.1 vs 72.9 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 Eden Hills Primary School?
About 2.1 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 Eden Hills Primary School has 15.7.
How do Australian Science and Mathematics School and Eden Hills Primary School rank in SA?
Australian Science and Mathematics School is 2nd of 84 and Eden Hills Primary School is 42nd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.