Prescott College vs Sports College South Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prescott College
Prospect · Independent high school · 7-12
206 students · ICSEA 1016
Sports College South Australia
Gepps Cross · Independent high school · 11-12
404 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Prescott College Prospect SA | Sports College South Australia Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 84 | #34 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #626 of 1,472 | #690 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 206 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 120 | 147 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 47 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +330% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Prospect | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottcollege.com.au | sedacollege.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Prescott College scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 52.2).
- •Prescott College has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 18.5).
- •Sports College South Australia is the larger school with 404 students compared with 206.
- •Sports College South Australia has grown faster over five years (330% vs -12%).
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 Prescott College better than Sports College South Australia?
On the Success Index, Prescott College ranks higher (55.0 vs 52.2 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 Prescott College and Sports College South Australia?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prescott College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sports College South Australia has 18.5.
How do Prescott College and Sports College South Australia rank in SA?
Prescott College is 31st of 84 and Sports College South Australia is 34th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.