Immanuel College vs St Leonards Primary 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
St Leonards Primary School
Glenelg North · Government primary · R-6
387 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Immanuel College Novar Gardens SA | St Leonards Primary School Glenelg North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 84 | #131 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #40 of 1,472 | #1914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,184 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 579 | 190 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 207 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.8 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Novar Gardens 5040 | Glenelg North 5045 |
| Council area | West Torrens | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuel.sa.edu.au | www.sleonrdsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 60.2).
- •Immanuel College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.7).
- •Immanuel College is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 387.
- •Immanuel College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -9%).
- •Immanuel College is a independent school while St Leonards Primary School 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 St Leonards Primary School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel College ranks higher (82.2 vs 60.2 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 St Leonards Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Novar Gardens and Glenelg North in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 16.7.
How do Immanuel College and St Leonards Primary School rank in SA?
Immanuel College is 1st of 84 and St Leonards Primary School is 131st of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.