Mitcham Primary School vs Unley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 477 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mitcham Primary School
Kingswood · Government primary · R-6
629 students · ICSEA 1121
Unley High School
Netherby · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Mitcham Primary School Kingswood SA | Unley High School Netherby SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 348 | #18 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1032 of 4,908 | #324 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 629 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 338 | 665 / 882 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 106.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 5062 | Netherby 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mitchamps.sa.edu.au/ | www.uhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mitcham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 68.2).
- •Mitcham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Unley High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
- •Unley High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 629.
- •Unley High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -13%).
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 Primary School better than Unley High School?
On the Success Index, Mitcham Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 68.2 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 Mitcham Primary School and Unley High School?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Kingswood and Netherby in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitcham Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Unley High School has 14.4.
How do Mitcham Primary School and Unley High School rank in SA?
Mitcham Primary School is 59th of 348 and Unley High School is 18th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.