Prince Alfred College vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prince Alfred College
Kent Town · Independent combined · R-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1143
Scotch College
Torrens Park · Independent combined · R-12
1,213 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Prince Alfred College Kent Town SA | Scotch College Torrens Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 145 | #13 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #136 of 1,259 | #171 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,127 | 1,213 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,127 | 586 / 627 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 132.4 | 109.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 96.9 | 82.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kent Town 5067 | Torrens Park 5062 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pac.edu.au | www.scotch.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prince Alfred College scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 75.5).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prince Alfred College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.0).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 1,127.
- •Scotch College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 1%).
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 Prince Alfred College better than Scotch College?
On the Success Index, Prince Alfred College ranks higher (78.0 vs 75.5 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 Prince Alfred College and Scotch College?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Kent Town and Torrens Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prince Alfred College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch College has 11.0.
How do Prince Alfred College and Scotch College rank in SA?
Prince Alfred College is 9th of 145 and Scotch College is 13th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.