Prince Alfred College vs St Peter's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 697 m 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
St Peter's College
St Peters · Independent combined · R-12
1,585 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Prince Alfred College Kent Town SA | St Peter's College St Peters SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 145 | #3 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #136 of 1,259 | #61 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,127 | 1,585 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,127 | 0 / 1,585 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 132.4 | 152.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 96.9 | 94.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kent Town 5067 | St Peters 5069 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pac.edu.au | www.stpeters.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's College scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 78.0).
- •St Peter's College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prince Alfred College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.4).
- •St Peter's College is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 1,127.
- •St Peter's College has grown faster over five years (6% 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 St Peter's College?
On the Success Index, St Peter's College ranks higher (83.2 vs 78.0 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 St Peter's College?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Kent Town and St Peters in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prince Alfred College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's College has 10.4.
How do Prince Alfred College and St Peter's College rank in SA?
Prince Alfred College is 9th of 145 and St Peter's College is 3rd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.