Cedar College vs Sports College South Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.9 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
Sports College South Australia
Gepps Cross · Independent high school · 11-12
404 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Cedar College Northgate SA | Sports College South Australia Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 145 | #34 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,259 | #690 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 884 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 474 / 410 | 147 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +330% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| 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 | sedacollege.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cedar College scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 52.2).
- •Cedar College has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedar College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.5).
- •Cedar College is the larger school with 884 students compared with 404.
- •Sports College South Australia has grown faster over five years (330% vs 5%).
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 Sports College South Australia?
On the Success Index, Cedar College ranks higher (64.6 vs 52.2 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 Sports College South Australia?
About 1.9 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 Sports College South Australia has 18.5.
How do Cedar College and Sports College South Australia rank in SA?
Cedar College is 23rd of 145 and Sports College South Australia is 34th of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.