Glenelg Primary School vs Our Lady of Grace School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenelg Primary School
Glenelg East · Government primary · R-6
613 students · ICSEA 1078
Our Lady of Grace School
Glengowrie · Catholic primary · R-6
225 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Glenelg Primary School Glenelg East SA | Our Lady of Grace School Glengowrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 348 | #85 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1907 of 4,908 | #1361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 613 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 330 | 125 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenelg East 5045 | Glengowrie 5044 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenelgps.sa.edu.au | olog.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Grace School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 60.2).
- •Glenelg Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
- •Glenelg Primary School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -23%).
- •Glenelg Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Grace School is a catholic 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 Glenelg Primary School better than Our Lady of Grace School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Grace School ranks higher (66.2 vs 60.2 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 Glenelg Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Glenelg East and Glengowrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenelg Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Grace School has 15.6.
How do Glenelg Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School rank in SA?
Glenelg Primary School is 130th of 348 and Our Lady of Grace School is 85th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.