Cedar College vs Roma Mitchell Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar College
Northgate · Independent combined · R-12
884 students · ICSEA 1090
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
Gepps Cross · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,638 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Cedar College Northgate SA | Roma Mitchell Secondary College Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 145 | #50 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,259 | #940 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 884 | 1,638 |
| Girls / boys | 474 / 410 | 832 / 806 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 265 |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | 232 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 126.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 55.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Northgate 5085 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au | www.rmsc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cedar College scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 40.6).
- •Cedar College has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 884.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has grown faster over five years (22% vs 5%).
- •Cedar College is a independent school while Roma Mitchell Secondary College is a government 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 Cedar College better than Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cedar College ranks higher (64.6 vs 40.6 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 Cedar College and Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Northgate and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedar College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roma Mitchell Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Cedar College and Roma Mitchell Secondary College rank in SA?
Cedar College is 23rd of 145 and Roma Mitchell Secondary College is 50th of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.