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1st Education Australia Adelaide vs Mates International Adelaide

2026 comparison · Australia

★ Higher rated
1st Education Australia Adelaide
📍 Adelaide, Australia
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 20161 destinationsAffordable
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Mates International Adelaide
📍 Adelaide, Australia
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Est. 20141 destinationsAffordable
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Our verdict
1st Education Australia Adelaide scores higher

1st Education Australia Adelaide leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Mates International Adelaide
12 years in the market (est. 2014)
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Average scores from verified student reviews

1st Education Australia Adelaide
Mates International Adelaide
Overall Rating
5.0
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At a glance

1st Education Australia AdelaideMates International Adelaide
Overall rating5.0/5—
Reviews10
LocationAdelaide, AustraliaAdelaide, Australia
Founded20162014
Team size1–55–10
Fee rangeAffordableAffordable
Destinations1 countries1 countries

Pros & cons

1st Education Australia Adelaide
✓ What students love
  • ✓Adelaide-focused student support consultancy with practical local SA knowledge
  • ✓Specialises in education transitions and visa compliance for students in South Australia
  • ✓Experience with student visa extensions and CoE condition management
  • ✓Practical institution transfer support across Adelaide's universities and TAFE colleges
  • ✓Accessible, student-friendly service model with affordable pricing
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller boutique firm — limited capacity for complex migration or PR pathway cases
  • ✗Less suited to SA state nomination or employer-sponsored visa planning
  • ✗Track record harder to independently verify than established national agencies
Mates International Adelaide
✓ What students love
  • ✓Community-driven model with former international students on the team
  • ✓Practical student support for Adelaide and SA students managing study conditions and CoE
  • ✓Experience with student visa extensions and post-study work visa guidance in South Australia
  • ✓Accessible, peer-level service model that students find approachable and easy to engage
  • ✓Multi-city presence across Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide for consistent support
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller boutique firm — limited complex migration law capacity
  • ✗Less suited to SA state nomination or PR pathway planning at an advanced level
  • ✗Limited brand recognition compared to major national chains
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“I took help from Esse India for my Germany Opportunity Card. The team explained the process and documents clearly and helped me whenever I had doubts. Overall, good experience and …”

— Verified student · 1st Education Australia Adelaide

Study destinations

1st Education Australia Adelaide — 1 destination
Australia
Mates International Adelaide — 1 destination
Australia
Best fit

Who should choose which?

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1st Education Australia Adelaide

International students in Adelaide who need practical, locally-grounded guidance on managing their study conditions, transferring institutions within SA, or extending their student visa.

Choose Mates International Adelaide if…
Mates International Adelaide

International students in Adelaide who want relatable, practical support for CoE compliance, institution changes, OSHC management, or post-study work visa guidance in South Australia.

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