Immanuel College vs Our Lady of Grace School
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.
Immanuel College
Novar Gardens · Independent high school · 7-12
1,184 students · ICSEA 1117
Our Lady of Grace School
Glengowrie · Catholic primary · R-6
225 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Immanuel College Novar Gardens SA | Our Lady of Grace School Glengowrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 84 | #85 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #40 of 1,472 | #1361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,184 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 579 | 125 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 207 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.8 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Novar Gardens 5040 | Glengowrie 5044 |
| Council area | West Torrens | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuel.sa.edu.au | olog.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 66.2).
- •Immanuel College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.6).
- •Immanuel College is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 225.
- •Immanuel College is a independent school while Our Lady of Grace School is a catholic 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 Immanuel College better than Our Lady of Grace School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel College ranks higher (82.2 vs 66.2 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 Our Lady of Grace School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Novar Gardens and Glengowrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Grace School has 15.6.
How do Immanuel College and Our Lady of Grace School rank in SA?
Immanuel College is 1st of 84 and Our Lady of Grace School is 85th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.