Mid North Christian College vs Mount Torrens Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mid North Christian College
Port Pirie · Independent combined · R-12
203 students · ICSEA 998
Mount Torrens Christian School
Mount Torrens · Independent combined · R-12
57 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Mid North Christian College Port Pirie SA | Mount Torrens Christian School Mount Torrens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #800 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 203 | 57 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 98 | 22 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Port Pirie 5540 | Mount Torrens 5244 |
| Council area | Port Pirie | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.midnorthcc.sa.edu.au | mtcs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Torrens Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 43.2).
- •Mount Torrens Christian School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Torrens Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.3).
- •Mid North Christian College is the larger school with 203 students compared with 57.
- •Mount Torrens Christian School has grown faster over five years (46% 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 Mid North Christian College better than Mount Torrens Christian School?
On the Success Index, Mount Torrens Christian School ranks higher (44.4 vs 43.2 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 Mid North Christian College and Mount Torrens Christian School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Port Pirie and Mount Torrens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mid North Christian College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Torrens Christian School has 7.9.
How do Mid North Christian College and Mount Torrens Christian School rank in SA?
Mid North Christian College is 73rd of 145 and Mount Torrens Christian School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.