Temple Christian College vs Thebarton Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Temple Christian College
Mile End · Independent high school · 7-12
1,151 students · ICSEA 1043
Thebarton Senior College
Torrensville · Government high school · U, 11-12
1,284 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Temple Christian College Mile End SA | Thebarton Senior College Torrensville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 84 | #58 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #455 of 1,472 | #1022 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 1,151 | 1,284 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 546 | 725 / 559 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 173 | 348 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.4 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.7 | 29.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mile End 5031 | Torrensville 5031 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.templecc.sa.edu.au | www.tsc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Temple Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 37.1).
- •Temple Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thebarton Senior College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.6).
- •Thebarton Senior College is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 1,151.
- •Temple Christian 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 Temple Christian College better than Thebarton Senior College?
On the Success Index, Temple Christian College ranks higher (62.4 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 Temple Christian College and Thebarton Senior College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mile End and Torrensville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Temple Christian College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thebarton Senior College has 10.3.
How do Temple Christian College and Thebarton Senior College rank in SA?
Temple Christian College is 23rd of 84 and Thebarton Senior College is 58th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.