Immaculate Heart of Mary School vs North Adelaide Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Brompton · Catholic primary · R-6
153 students · ICSEA 1105
North Adelaide Primary School
North Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
296 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary School Brompton SA | North Adelaide Primary School North Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 348 | #16 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #475 of 4,908 | #468 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 153 | 296 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 88 | 149 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brompton 5007 | North Adelaide 5006 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ihm.catholic.edu.au | www.nthadelaideps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.8 vs 75.9).
- •North Adelaide Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •North Adelaide Primary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 153.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -14%).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a catholic school while North Adelaide Primary School is a government 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School better than North Adelaide Primary 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School and North Adelaide Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brompton and North Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Adelaide Primary School has 17.4.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary School and North Adelaide Primary School rank in SA?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 17th of 348 and North Adelaide Primary School is 16th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.