Glen Osmond Primary School vs Highgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km 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
Highgate School
Highgate · Government primary · U, R-6
616 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Glen Osmond Primary School Myrtle Bank SA | Highgate School Highgate SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 348 | #33 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #616 of 4,908 | #624 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 363 | 616 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 200 | 309 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Myrtle Bank 5064 | Highgate 5063 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenosps.sa.edu.au | www.highgates.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.1 vs 74.0).
- •Highgate School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highgate School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.4).
- •Highgate School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 363.
- •Glen Osmond Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -20%).
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 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 Glen Osmond Primary School and Highgate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Bank and Highgate 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 Highgate School has 16.6.
How do Glen Osmond Primary School and Highgate School rank in SA?
Glen Osmond Primary School is 32nd of 348 and Highgate School is 33rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.