Immanuel Primary School vs Our Lady of Grace School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immanuel Primary School
Novar Gardens · Independent primary · R-6
575 students · ICSEA 1120
Our Lady of Grace School
Glengowrie · Catholic primary · R-6
225 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Immanuel Primary School Novar Gardens SA | Our Lady of Grace School Glengowrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 348 | #85 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #229 of 4,908 | #1361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 575 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 289 | 125 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Novar Gardens 5040 | Glengowrie 5044 |
| Council area | West Torrens | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuelps.sa.edu.au | olog.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 66.2).
- •Immanuel Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Immanuel Primary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 1%).
- •Immanuel Primary School 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 Primary School better than Our Lady of Grace School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Primary School ranks higher (79.3 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 Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Novar Gardens and Glengowrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Grace School has 15.6.
How do Immanuel Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School rank in SA?
Immanuel Primary School is 7th of 348 and Our Lady of Grace School is 85th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.