Muirden Senior College vs Sturt Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 944 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Muirden Senior College
Adelaide · Independent high school · 11-12
91 students · ICSEA 1079
Sturt Street Community School
Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
162 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Muirden Senior College Adelaide SA | Sturt Street Community School Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 84 | #15 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #155 of 1,472 | #462 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 91 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 19 | 70 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.muirden.sa.edu.au | sturtstcs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.6 vs 76.1).
- •Sturt Street Community School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Muirden Senior College has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.5).
- •Sturt Street Community School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 91.
- •Muirden Senior College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
- •Muirden Senior College is a independent school while Sturt Street Community School is a government 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 Muirden Senior College better than Sturt Street Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Muirden Senior College and Sturt Street Community School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Adelaide and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Muirden Senior College has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sturt Street Community School has 13.5.
How do Muirden Senior College and Sturt Street Community School rank in SA?
Muirden Senior College is 5th of 84 and Sturt Street Community School is 15th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.