Glen Osmond Primary School vs Glenunga International High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 878 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Osmond Primary School
Myrtle Bank · Government primary · R-6
363 students · ICSEA 1143
Glenunga International High School
Glenunga · Government high school · 7-12
2,340 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Glen Osmond Primary School Myrtle Bank SA | Glenunga International High School Glenunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 348 | #3 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #616 of 4,908 | #56 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 363 | 2,340 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 200 | 1,085 / 1,255 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 407 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 379 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 157.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 43.7 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Myrtle Bank 5064 | Glenunga 5064 |
| Council area | Unley | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenosps.sa.edu.au | www.gihs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenunga International High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 74.1).
- •Glenunga International High School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenunga International High School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.4).
- •Glenunga International High School is the larger school with 2,340 students compared with 363.
- •Glenunga International High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -12%).
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 Glen Osmond Primary School better than Glenunga International High School?
On the Success Index, Glenunga International High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 74.1 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 Glen Osmond Primary School and Glenunga International High School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Myrtle Bank and Glenunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Osmond Primary School has 20.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenunga International High School has 14.9.
How do Glen Osmond Primary School and Glenunga International High School rank in SA?
Glen Osmond Primary School is 32nd of 348 and Glenunga International High School is 3rd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.