Burnside Primary School vs Norwood International High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Primary School
Burnside · Government primary · R-6
686 students · ICSEA 1156
Norwood International High School
Magill · Government high school · 7-12
1,667 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside SA | Norwood International High School Magill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 348 | #9 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #614 of 4,908 | #179 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 686 | 1,667 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 385 | 779 / 888 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 252 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 301 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 108.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burnside 5066 | Magill 5072 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burnsideps.sa.edu.au/ | nihs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.1 vs 74.5).
- •Burnside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norwood International High School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.6).
- •Norwood International High School is the larger school with 1,667 students compared with 686.
- •Norwood International High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -15%).
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 Burnside Primary School better than Norwood International High 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 Burnside Primary School and Norwood International High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Magill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside Primary School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwood International High School has 15.4.
How do Burnside Primary School and Norwood International High School rank in SA?
Burnside Primary School is 31st of 348 and Norwood International High School is 9th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.