Banksia Park International High School vs Mount Barker High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Park International High School
Banksia Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,055 students · ICSEA 1009
Mount Barker High School
Mount Barker · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,061 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Banksia Park International High School Banksia Park SA | Mount Barker High School Mount Barker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 84 | #32 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #883 of 1,472 | #650 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,055 | 1,061 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 598 | 487 / 574 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.0 | 73.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 41.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Banksia Park 5091 | Mount Barker 5251 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpihs.sa.edu.au/ | www.mtbhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Barker High School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 43.0).
- •Mount Barker High School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Barker High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Barker High School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 1,055.
- •Mount Barker High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 24%).
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 Banksia Park International High School better than Mount Barker High School?
On the Success Index, Mount Barker High School ranks higher (54.2 vs 43.0 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 Banksia Park International High School and Mount Barker High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Banksia Park and Mount Barker in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Park International High School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Barker High School has 14.4.
How do Banksia Park International High School and Mount Barker High School rank in SA?
Banksia Park International High School is 45th of 84 and Mount Barker High School is 32nd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.