East Adelaide School vs Marden Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Adelaide School
St Peters · Government primary · R-6
495 students · ICSEA 1117
Marden Senior College
Marden · Government high school · U, 11-12
496 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | East Adelaide School St Peters SA | Marden Senior College Marden SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 348 | #33 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1537 of 4,908 | #686 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 495 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 245 | 291 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 391 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Peters 5069 | Marden 5070 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eas.sa.edu.au | www.msc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Adelaide School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 52.3).
- •East Adelaide School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marden Senior College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.9).
- •Marden Senior College is the larger school with 496 students compared with 495.
- •Marden Senior College has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -33%).
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 East Adelaide School better than Marden Senior College?
On the Success Index, East Adelaide School ranks higher (64.1 vs 52.3 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 East Adelaide School and Marden Senior College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between St Peters and Marden in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Adelaide School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marden Senior College has 14.4.
How do East Adelaide School and Marden Senior College rank in SA?
East Adelaide School is 101st of 348 and Marden Senior College is 33rd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.