Banksia Park International High School vs Gleeson College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Park International High School
Banksia Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,055 students · ICSEA 1009
Gleeson College
Golden Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
941 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Banksia Park International High School Banksia Park SA | Gleeson College Golden Grove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 84 | #17 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #883 of 1,472 | #318 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,055 | 941 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 598 | 485 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.0 | 80.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 33.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Banksia Park 5091 | Golden Grove 5125 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpihs.sa.edu.au/ | www.gleeson.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gleeson College scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 43.0).
- •Gleeson College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gleeson College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Banksia Park International High School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 941.
- •Banksia Park International High School is a government school while Gleeson College is a catholic 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 Banksia Park International High School better than Gleeson College?
On the Success Index, Gleeson College ranks higher (68.3 vs 43.0 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 Banksia Park International High School and Gleeson College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Banksia Park and Golden Grove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Park International High School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gleeson College has 11.7.
How do Banksia Park International High School and Gleeson College rank in SA?
Banksia Park International High School is 45th of 84 and Gleeson College is 17th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.