Immanuel Gawler vs Roseworthy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immanuel Gawler
Gawler East · Independent primary · R-6
353 students · ICSEA 1038
Roseworthy Primary School
Roseworthy · Government primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Immanuel Gawler Gawler East SA | Roseworthy Primary School Roseworthy SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 348 | #232 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1546 of 4,908 | #3352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 353 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 174 | 88 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gawler East 5118 | Roseworthy 5371 |
| Council area | Gawler | Light |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ilsg.sa.edu.au | www.rosewthyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Gawler scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 41.1).
- •Immanuel Gawler has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Gawler has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •Immanuel Gawler is the larger school with 353 students compared with 180.
- •Immanuel Gawler has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
- •Immanuel Gawler is a independent school while Roseworthy 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 Gawler better than Roseworthy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Gawler ranks higher (64.0 vs 41.1 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 Gawler and Roseworthy Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Gawler East and Roseworthy in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel Gawler has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roseworthy Primary School has 16.1.
How do Immanuel Gawler and Roseworthy Primary School rank in SA?
Immanuel Gawler is 103rd of 348 and Roseworthy Primary School is 232nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.