Glenunga International High School vs St Patrick's Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 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
St Patrick's Special School
Dulwich · Catholic special · U
51 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Glenunga International High School Glenunga SA | St Patrick's Special School Dulwich SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #56 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 2,340 | 51 |
| Girls / boys | 1,085 / 1,255 | 15 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 157.2 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenunga 5064 | Dulwich 5065 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gihs.sa.edu.au | www.stpats.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenunga International High School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 14.9).
- •Glenunga International High School is the larger school with 2,340 students compared with 51.
- •Glenunga International High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 2%).
- •Glenunga International High School is a government school while St Patrick's Special 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 Glenunga International High School better than St Patrick's Special 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 Glenunga International High School and St Patrick's Special School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glenunga and Dulwich 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 St Patrick's Special School has 3.6.
How do Glenunga International High School and St Patrick's Special School rank in SA?
Glenunga International High School is 3rd of 84 and St Patrick's Special School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.