Suneden Specialist School vs Westminster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km 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
Westminster School
Marion · Independent combined · R-12
1,401 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Suneden Specialist School Mitchell Park SA | Westminster School Marion SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #10 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #139 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | R-12 |
| Students | 72 | 1,401 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 48 | 698 / 703 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 133.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 93.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 21% |
| 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 | www.westminster.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westminster School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Suneden Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 10.5).
- •Westminster School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 72.
- •Westminster School has grown faster over five years (29% 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 Westminster School?
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 Westminster School?
About 1.5 km 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 Westminster School has 10.5.
How do Suneden Specialist School and Westminster School rank in SA?
Suneden Specialist School is unranked and Westminster School is 10th of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.