Glen Osmond Primary School vs Seymour College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 821 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
Seymour College
Glen Osmond · Independent combined · R-12
715 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Glen Osmond Primary School Myrtle Bank SA | Seymour College Glen Osmond SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 348 | #12 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #616 of 4,908 | #165 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 363 | 715 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 200 | 715 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 66.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 52.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Myrtle Bank 5064 | Glen Osmond 5064 |
| Council area | Unley | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenosps.sa.edu.au | www.seymour.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seymour College scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 74.1).
- •Seymour College has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seymour College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 20.4).
- •Seymour College is the larger school with 715 students compared with 363.
- •Seymour College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -12%).
- •Glen Osmond Primary School is a government school while Seymour College is an independent 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 Glen Osmond Primary School better than Seymour College?
On the Success Index, Seymour College ranks higher (76.2 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 Seymour College?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Myrtle Bank and Glen Osmond 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 Seymour College has 10.8.
How do Glen Osmond Primary School and Seymour College rank in SA?
Glen Osmond Primary School is 32nd of 348 and Seymour College is 12th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.