Immaculate Heart of Mary School vs St Dominic's Priory College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 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
St Dominic's Priory College
North Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
658 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary School Brompton SA | St Dominic's Priory College North Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 348 | #27 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #475 of 4,908 | #423 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 153 | 658 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 88 | 658 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 55.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 49% |
| 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.stdominics.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 61.9).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's Priory College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •St Dominic's Priory College is the larger school with 658 students compared with 153.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -3%).
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 St Dominic's Priory College?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 61.9 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 St Dominic's Priory College?
About 1.2 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 St Dominic's Priory College has 12.0.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary School and St Dominic's Priory College rank in SA?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 17th of 348 and St Dominic's Priory College is 27th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.