Immanuel College vs Immanuel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 133 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immanuel College
Novar Gardens · Independent high school · 7-12
1,184 students · ICSEA 1117
Immanuel Primary School
Novar Gardens · Independent primary · R-6
575 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Immanuel College Novar Gardens SA | Immanuel Primary School Novar Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 84 | #7 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #40 of 1,472 | #229 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,184 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 579 | 286 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 207 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.8 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 26.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Novar Gardens 5040 | Novar Gardens 5040 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuel.sa.edu.au | www.immanuelps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 79.3).
- •Immanuel Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.4).
- •Immanuel College is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 575.
- •Immanuel College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 1%).
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 Immanuel College better than Immanuel Primary School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel College ranks higher (82.2 vs 79.3 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 Immanuel College and Immanuel Primary School?
About 133 m in a straight line, between Novar Gardens and Novar Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immanuel Primary School has 13.4.
How do Immanuel College and Immanuel Primary School rank in SA?
Immanuel College is 1st of 84 and Immanuel Primary School is 7th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.