Australian Science and Mathematics School vs Suneden Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.7 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
Suneden Specialist School
Mitchell Park · Independent special · U
72 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Australian Science and Mathematics School Bedford Park SA | Suneden Specialist School Mitchell Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 10-12 | U |
| Students | 419 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 241 | 24 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bedford Park 5042 | Mitchell Park 5043 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.asms.sa.edu.au/ | www.suneden.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Suneden Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 10.7).
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 72.
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 6%).
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School is a government school while Suneden Specialist School 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 Australian Science and Mathematics School better than Suneden Specialist School?
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 Australian Science and Mathematics School and Suneden Specialist School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford Park and Mitchell Park 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 Suneden Specialist School has 6.0.
How do Australian Science and Mathematics School and Suneden Specialist School rank in SA?
Australian Science and Mathematics School is 2nd of 84 and Suneden Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.