Gleeson College vs Golden Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 272 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gleeson College
Golden Grove · Catholic high school · 7-12
941 students · ICSEA 1055
Golden Grove High School
Golden Grove · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,486 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Gleeson College Golden Grove SA | Golden Grove High School Golden Grove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 84 | #43 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #318 of 1,472 | #874 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 941 | 1,486 |
| Girls / boys | 485 / 456 | 748 / 738 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 240 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 196 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 114.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 48.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Golden Grove 5125 | Golden Grove 5125 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gleeson.sa.edu.au/ | www.goldengrovehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gleeson College scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 43.4).
- •Gleeson College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gleeson College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Golden Grove High School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 941.
- •Gleeson College has grown faster over five years (22% vs 12%).
- •Gleeson College is a catholic school while Golden Grove High 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 Gleeson College better than Golden Grove High School?
On the Success Index, Gleeson College ranks higher (68.3 vs 43.4 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 Gleeson College and Golden Grove High School?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Golden Grove and Golden Grove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gleeson College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Grove High School has 13.0.
How do Gleeson College and Golden Grove High School rank in SA?
Gleeson College is 17th of 84 and Golden Grove High School is 43rd of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.