Mitcham Girls High School vs Walford Anglican School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km 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
Walford Anglican School for Girls
Hyde Park · Independent combined · R-12
400 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Mitcham Girls High School Kingswood SA | Walford Anglican School for Girls Hyde Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 84 | #8 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #424 of 1,472 | #133 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 754 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 754 / 0 | 400 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 5062 | Hyde Park 5061 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mitchamgirlshs.sa.edu.au/ | walford.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 63.9).
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.9).
- •Mitcham Girls High School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 400.
- •Mitcham Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -25%).
- •Mitcham Girls High School is a government school while Walford Anglican School for Girls is an independent 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 Mitcham Girls High School better than Walford Anglican School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Walford Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (78.4 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 Walford Anglican School for Girls?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kingswood and Hyde Park 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 Walford Anglican School for Girls has 9.1.
How do Mitcham Girls High School and Walford Anglican School for Girls rank in SA?
Mitcham Girls High School is 22nd of 84 and Walford Anglican School for Girls is 8th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.