Immaculate Heart of Mary School vs Prescott College
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.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Brompton · Catholic primary · R-6
153 students · ICSEA 1105
Prescott College
Prospect · Independent high school · 7-12
206 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary School Brompton SA | Prescott College Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 348 | #31 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #475 of 4,908 | #626 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 153 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 88 | 86 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brompton 5007 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ihm.catholic.edu.au | www.prescottcollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 55.0).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.1).
- •Prescott College is the larger school with 206 students compared with 153.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -12%).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a catholic school while Prescott College is an independent 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 Prescott College?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 55.0 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Prescott College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brompton and Prospect 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 Prescott College has 9.6.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Prescott College rank in SA?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 17th of 348 and Prescott College is 31st of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.