Suneden Specialist School vs Sunrise Christian School Marion
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 386 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Suneden Specialist School
Mitchell Park · Independent special · U
72 students · ICSEA 1065
Sunrise Christian School Marion
Marion · Independent combined · R-9
320 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Suneden Specialist School Mitchell Park SA | Sunrise Christian School Marion Marion SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #32 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #480 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | R-9 |
| Students | 72 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 48 | 162 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mitchell Park 5043 | Marion 5043 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.suneden.sa.edu.au | sunrise.sa.edu.au/marion/ |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Marion has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Suneden Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 14.4).
- •Sunrise Christian School Marion is the larger school with 320 students compared with 72.
- •Sunrise Christian School Marion has grown faster over five years (32% vs 6%).
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 Suneden Specialist School better than Sunrise Christian School Marion?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Suneden Specialist School and Sunrise Christian School Marion?
About 386 m in a straight line, between Mitchell Park and Marion in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Suneden Specialist School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunrise Christian School Marion has 14.4.
How do Suneden Specialist School and Sunrise Christian School Marion rank in SA?
Suneden Specialist School is unranked and Sunrise Christian School Marion is 32nd of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.