St George College vs Thebarton Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 914 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
Thebarton Senior College
Torrensville · Government high school · U, 11-12
1,284 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | St George College Mile End SA | Thebarton Senior College Torrensville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 145 | #58 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #400 of 1,259 | #1022 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,284 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 171 | 725 / 559 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 348 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 29.1 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mile End 5031 | Torrensville 5031 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sgc.sa.edu.au | www.tsc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St George College scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 37.1).
- •St George College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.3).
- •Thebarton Senior College is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 350.
- •St George College is a independent school while Thebarton Senior College is a government 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 St George College better than Thebarton Senior College?
On the Success Index, St George College ranks higher (63.7 vs 37.1 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 Thebarton Senior College?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Mile End and Torrensville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St George College has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thebarton Senior College has 10.3.
How do St George College and Thebarton Senior College rank in SA?
St George College is 26th of 145 and Thebarton Senior College is 58th of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.