Temple Christian College vs Warriappendi Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Warriappendi Secondary School
Thebarton · Government special · 7-12
100 students · ICSEA 752
| Measure | Temple Christian College Mile End SA | Warriappendi Secondary School Thebarton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #455 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,151 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 546 | 49 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 173 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 752 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.4 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.7 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 100% |
| Suburb | Mile End 5031 | Thebarton 5031 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.templecc.sa.edu.au | www.warriappendi.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Temple Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 752), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warriappendi Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 12.6).
- •Temple Christian College is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 100.
- •Warriappendi Secondary School has grown faster over five years (79% vs 18%).
- •Temple Christian College is a independent school while Warriappendi Secondary School 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 Warriappendi Secondary 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 Temple Christian College and Warriappendi Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mile End and Thebarton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Temple Christian College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warriappendi Secondary School has 6.5.
How do Temple Christian College and Warriappendi Secondary School rank in SA?
Temple Christian College is 23rd of 84 and Warriappendi Secondary School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.