Glenunga International High School vs Linden Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 964 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenunga International High School
Glenunga · Government high school · 7-12
2,340 students · ICSEA 1153
Linden Park Primary School
Linden Park · Government primary · R-6
981 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Glenunga International High School Glenunga SA | Linden Park Primary School Linden Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 84 | #8 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #56 of 1,472 | #301 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 2,340 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 1,085 / 1,255 | 478 / 503 |
| Foundation intake | – | 140 |
| Year 7 cohort | 407 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 379 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 157.2 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenunga 5064 | Linden Park 5065 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gihs.sa.edu.au | www.lindenpk.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenunga International High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 78.3).
- •Linden Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenunga International High School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.4).
- •Glenunga International High School is the larger school with 2,340 students compared with 981.
- •Glenunga International High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 2%).
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 Glenunga International High School better than Linden Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glenunga International High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 78.3 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 Glenunga International High School and Linden Park Primary School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Glenunga and Linden Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenunga International High School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Linden Park Primary School has 18.4.
How do Glenunga International High School and Linden Park Primary School rank in SA?
Glenunga International High School is 3rd of 84 and Linden Park Primary School is 8th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.