Bordertown High School vs Roma Mitchell Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 254 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bordertown High School
Bordertown · Government high school · 7-12
307 students · ICSEA 969
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
Gepps Cross · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,638 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Bordertown High School Bordertown SA | Roma Mitchell Secondary College Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 84 | #50 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #972 of 1,472 | #940 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 307 | 1,638 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 153 | 832 / 806 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 265 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 232 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 126.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 55.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bordertown 5268 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Tatiara | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.borderhs.sa.edu.au | www.rmsc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 39.3).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 307.
- •Bordertown High School has grown faster over five years (43% vs 22%).
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 Bordertown High School better than Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Roma Mitchell Secondary College ranks higher (40.6 vs 39.3 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 Bordertown High School and Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Bordertown and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bordertown High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roma Mitchell Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Bordertown High School and Roma Mitchell Secondary College rank in SA?
Bordertown High School is 55th of 84 and Roma Mitchell Secondary College is 50th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.