Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) vs St Aloysius College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 389 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)
Adelaide · Independent high school · 8-12
205 students · ICSEA 1026
St Aloysius College
Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) Adelaide SA | St Aloysius College Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 84 | #30 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 1,472 | #471 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 8-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 205 | 1,091 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 66 | 1,091 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 94.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sasy.sa.edu.au/ | www.sac.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 59.5).
- •St Aloysius College has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •St Aloysius College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 205.
- •Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) has grown faster over five years (60% vs -11%).
- •Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) is a independent school while St Aloysius College is a catholic 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 Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) better than St Aloysius College?
On the Success Index, Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) ranks higher (68.8 vs 59.5 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 Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) and St Aloysius College?
About 389 m in a straight line, between Adelaide and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius College has 11.6.
How do Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) and St Aloysius College rank in SA?
Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) is 16th of 84 and St Aloysius College is 30th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.