Highgate School vs Norwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate School
Highgate · Government primary · U, R-6
616 students · ICSEA 1150
Norwood Primary School
Norwood · Government primary · R-6
361 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Highgate School Highgate SA | Norwood Primary School Norwood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 348 | #5 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #624 of 4,908 | #180 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 616 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 307 | 178 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Highgate 5063 | Norwood 5067 |
| Council area | Unley | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.highgates.sa.edu.au | www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Norwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 74.0).
- •Highgate School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Highgate School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 361.
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 Highgate School better than Norwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Norwood Primary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 74.0 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 Highgate School and Norwood Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Highgate and Norwood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highgate School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwood Primary School has 14.4.
How do Highgate School and Norwood Primary School rank in SA?
Highgate School is 33rd of 348 and Norwood Primary School is 5th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.