Immanuel College vs Plympton International College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 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
Plympton International College
Plympton · Government combined · R-12
825 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Immanuel College Novar Gardens SA | Plympton International College Plympton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 84 | #47 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #40 of 1,472 | #583 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,184 | 825 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 579 | 370 / 455 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 207 | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.8 | 63.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Novar Gardens 5040 | Plympton 5038 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuel.sa.edu.au | www.plymptoncollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 53.3).
- •Immanuel College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.8).
- •Immanuel College is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 825.
- •Plympton International College has grown faster over five years (33% vs 20%).
- •Immanuel College is a independent school while Plympton International College 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 Immanuel College better than Plympton International College?
On the Success Index, Immanuel College ranks higher (82.2 vs 53.3 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 Plympton International College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Novar Gardens and Plympton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plympton International College has 12.8.
How do Immanuel College and Plympton International College rank in SA?
Immanuel College is 1st of 84 and Plympton International College is 47th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.