Thebarton Senior College vs Warriappendi Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 747 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Thebarton Senior College
Torrensville · Government high school · U, 11-12
1,284 students · ICSEA 951
Warriappendi Secondary School
Thebarton · Government special · 7-12
100 students · ICSEA 752
| Measure | Thebarton Senior College Torrensville SA | Warriappendi Secondary School Thebarton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1022 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | U, 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,284 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 725 / 559 | 49 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 348 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 752 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.8 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 100% |
| Suburb | Torrensville 5031 | Thebarton 5031 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tsc.sa.edu.au | www.warriappendi.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thebarton Senior College has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 752), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warriappendi Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 10.3).
- •Thebarton Senior College is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 100.
- •Warriappendi Secondary School has grown faster over five years (79% vs 18%).
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 Thebarton Senior 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 Thebarton Senior College and Warriappendi Secondary School?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Torrensville and Thebarton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Thebarton Senior College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warriappendi Secondary School has 6.5.
How do Thebarton Senior College and Warriappendi Secondary School rank in SA?
Thebarton Senior College is 58th of 84 and Warriappendi Secondary School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.