Roma Mitchell Secondary College vs Sports College South Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 370 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
Gepps Cross · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,638 students · ICSEA 971
Sports College South Australia
Gepps Cross · Independent high school · 11-12
404 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Roma Mitchell Secondary College Gepps Cross SA | Sports College South Australia Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 84 | #34 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #940 of 1,472 | #690 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,638 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 832 / 806 | 147 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 265 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 232 | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +330% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.2 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.7 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gepps Cross 5094 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rmsc.sa.edu.au/ | sedacollege.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sports College South Australia scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 40.6).
- •Sports College South Australia has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.5).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 404.
- •Sports College South Australia has grown faster over five years (330% vs 22%).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College is a government school while Sports College South Australia is an independent 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 Roma Mitchell Secondary College better than Sports College South Australia?
On the Success Index, Sports College South Australia ranks higher (52.2 vs 40.6 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 Roma Mitchell Secondary College and Sports College South Australia?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Gepps Cross and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Roma Mitchell Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sports College South Australia has 18.5.
How do Roma Mitchell Secondary College and Sports College South Australia rank in SA?
Roma Mitchell Secondary College is 50th of 84 and Sports College South Australia is 34th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.