Glenunga International High School vs Parkside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km 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
Parkside Primary School
Parkside · Government primary · R-6
331 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Glenunga International High School Glenunga SA | Parkside Primary School Parkside SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 84 | #61 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #56 of 1,472 | #1049 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 2,340 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 1,085 / 1,255 | 159 / 172 |
| 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 | +27% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 157.2 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenunga 5064 | Parkside 5063 |
| Council area | Burnside | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gihs.sa.edu.au | www.parksideps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenunga International High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 69.6).
- •Glenunga International High School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenunga International High School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •Glenunga International High School is the larger school with 2,340 students compared with 331.
- •Glenunga International High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -17%).
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 Parkside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glenunga International High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 69.6 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 Parkside Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glenunga and Parkside 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 Parkside Primary School has 18.3.
How do Glenunga International High School and Parkside Primary School rank in SA?
Glenunga International High School is 3rd of 84 and Parkside Primary School is 61st of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.