Brompton Primary School vs Immaculate Heart of Mary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 475 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brompton Primary School
Renown Park · Government primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1001
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Brompton · Catholic primary · R-6
153 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Brompton Primary School Renown Park SA | Immaculate Heart of Mary School Brompton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #200 of 348 | #17 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3021 of 4,908 | #475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 175 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 100 | 65 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Renown Park 5008 | Brompton 5007 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bromptonps.sa.edu.au | www.ihm.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 45.8).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Brompton Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 153.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -32%).
- •Brompton Primary School is a government school while Immaculate Heart of Mary School 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 Brompton Primary School better than Immaculate Heart of Mary School?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 45.8 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 Brompton Primary School and Immaculate Heart of Mary School?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Renown Park and Brompton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brompton Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immaculate Heart of Mary School has 14.1.
How do Brompton Primary School and Immaculate Heart of Mary School rank in SA?
Brompton Primary School is 200th of 348 and Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 17th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.