St Mary's College vs Temple Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College
Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
659 students · ICSEA 1073
Temple Christian College
Mile End · Independent high school · 7-12
1,151 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | St Mary's College Adelaide SA | Temple Christian College Mile End SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 145 | #23 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #524 of 1,259 | #455 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 659 | 1,151 |
| Girls / boys | 659 / 0 | 605 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.9 | 91.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 65.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Mile End 5031 |
| Council area | Adelaide | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmarys.sa.edu.au | www.templecc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Temple Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 56.4).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.6).
- •Temple Christian College is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 659.
- •Temple Christian College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -22%).
- •St Mary's College is a catholic school while Temple Christian College 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 St Mary's College better than Temple Christian College?
On the Success Index, Temple Christian College ranks higher (62.4 vs 56.4 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 Mary's College and Temple Christian College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Mile End in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Temple Christian College has 12.6.
How do St Mary's College and Temple Christian College rank in SA?
St Mary's College is 39th of 145 and Temple Christian College is 23rd of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.