Concordia College vs Highgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 522 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concordia College
Highgate · Independent combined · R-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1140
Highgate School
Highgate · Government primary · U, R-6
616 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Concordia College Highgate SA | Highgate School Highgate SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 145 | #33 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #195 of 1,259 | #624 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 1,312 | 616 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 666 | 309 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.2 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.9 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Highgate 5063 | Highgate 5063 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.concordia.sa.edu.au | www.highgates.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.9 vs 74.0).
- •Highgate School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concordia College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.6).
- •Concordia College is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 616.
- •Concordia College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -20%).
- •Concordia College is a independent school while Highgate School is a government 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 Concordia College better than Highgate 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 Concordia College and Highgate School?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Highgate and Highgate in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concordia College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highgate School has 16.6.
How do Concordia College and Highgate School rank in SA?
Concordia College is 14th of 145 and Highgate School is 33rd of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.