Immanuel Gawler vs Trinity College North
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 4.5 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
Trinity College North
Evanston South · Independent combined · R-10
914 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Immanuel Gawler Gawler East SA | Trinity College North Evanston South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 348 | #74 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1546 of 4,908 | #805 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-10 |
| Students | 353 | 914 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 174 | 461 / 453 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gawler East 5118 | Evanston South 5116 |
| Council area | Gawler | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ilsg.sa.edu.au | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Gawler scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 42.9).
- •Trinity College North has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Gawler has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.6).
- •Trinity College North is the larger school with 914 students compared with 353.
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 Trinity College North?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Gawler ranks higher (64.0 vs 42.9 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 Trinity College North?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Gawler East and Evanston South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel Gawler has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College North has 15.6.
How do Immanuel Gawler and Trinity College North rank in SA?
Immanuel Gawler is 103rd of 348 and Trinity College North is 74th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.