St George College vs Temple Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 813 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St George College
Mile End · Independent combined · R-12
350 students · ICSEA 1046
Temple Christian College
Mile End · Independent high school · 7-12
1,151 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | St George College Mile End SA | Temple Christian College Mile End SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 145 | #23 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #400 of 1,259 | #455 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,151 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 171 | 605 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 91.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 65.7 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mile End 5031 | Mile End 5031 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sgc.sa.edu.au | www.templecc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St George College scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 62.4).
- •St George College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 12.6).
- •Temple Christian College is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 350.
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 St George College better than Temple Christian College?
On the Success Index, St George College ranks higher (63.7 vs 62.4 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 St George College and Temple Christian College?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Mile End and Mile End in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St George College has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Temple Christian College has 12.6.
How do St George College and Temple Christian College rank in SA?
St George College is 26th of 145 and Temple Christian College is 23rd of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.