Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) vs Immanuel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood)
Blackwood · Independent primary · R-6
88 students · ICSEA 1119
Immanuel Primary School
Novar Gardens · Independent primary · R-6
575 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) Blackwood SA | Immanuel Primary School Novar Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 348 | #7 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #496 of 4,908 | #229 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 88 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 51 | 286 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 26.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackwood 5051 | Novar Gardens 5040 |
| Council area | Mitcham | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.concordia.sa.edu.au/ | www.immanuelps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 75.5).
- •Immanuel Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Immanuel Primary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 88.
- •Immanuel Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -32%).
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 (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) better than Immanuel Primary School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Primary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 75.5 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 Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) and Immanuel Primary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Blackwood and Novar Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immanuel Primary School has 13.4.
How do Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) and Immanuel Primary School rank in SA?
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) is 18th of 348 and Immanuel Primary School is 7th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.