Mitcham Girls High School vs Unley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 939 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mitcham Girls High School
Kingswood · Government high school · 7-12
754 students · ICSEA 1083
Unley High School
Netherby · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Mitcham Girls High School Kingswood SA | Unley High School Netherby SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 84 | #18 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #424 of 1,472 | #324 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 754 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 754 / 0 | 665 / 882 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 106.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 5062 | Netherby 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mitchamgirlshs.sa.edu.au/ | www.uhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Unley High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 63.9).
- •Unley High School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitcham Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Unley High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 754.
- •Unley High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -3%).
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 Mitcham Girls High School better than Unley High School?
On the Success Index, Unley High School ranks higher (68.2 vs 63.9 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 Mitcham Girls High School and Unley High School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Kingswood and Netherby in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitcham Girls High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Unley High School has 14.4.
How do Mitcham Girls High School and Unley High School rank in SA?
Mitcham Girls High School is 22nd of 84 and Unley High School is 18th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.