Australian Science and Mathematics School vs Sunrise Christian School Marion
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
Sunrise Christian School Marion
Marion · Independent combined · R-9
320 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Australian Science and Mathematics School Bedford Park SA | Sunrise Christian School Marion Marion SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 84 | #32 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 1,472 | #480 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 10-12 | R-9 |
| Students | 419 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 241 | 162 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bedford Park 5042 | Marion 5043 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.asms.sa.edu.au/ | sunrise.sa.edu.au/marion/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 58.9).
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 320.
- •Sunrise Christian School Marion has grown faster over five years (32% vs 15%).
- •Australian Science and Mathematics School is a government school while Sunrise Christian School Marion 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 Sunrise Christian School Marion?
On the Success Index, Australian Science and Mathematics School ranks higher (81.1 vs 58.9 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 Sunrise Christian School Marion?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford Park and Marion 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 Sunrise Christian School Marion has 14.4.
How do Australian Science and Mathematics School and Sunrise Christian School Marion rank in SA?
Australian Science and Mathematics School is 2nd of 84 and Sunrise Christian School Marion is 32nd of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.