Investigator College vs IQRA College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 56 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Investigator College
Victor Harbor · Independent combined · R-12
668 students · ICSEA 1065
IQRA College
O'Halloran Hill · Independent combined · R-12
734 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Investigator College Victor Harbor SA | IQRA College O'Halloran Hill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 145 | #21 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #448 of 1,259 | #363 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 668 | 734 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 336 | 375 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +122% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 52.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Victor Harbor 5211 | O'Halloran Hill 5158 |
| Council area | Victor Harbor | Marion |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.investigator.sa.edu.au/ | www.iqracollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •IQRA College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 60.9).
- •IQRA College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Investigator College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •IQRA College is the larger school with 734 students compared with 668.
- •IQRA College has grown faster over five years (122% vs 2%).
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 Investigator College better than IQRA College?
On the Success Index, IQRA College ranks higher (65.1 vs 60.9 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 Investigator College and IQRA College?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Victor Harbor and O'Halloran Hill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Investigator College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and IQRA College has 13.9.
How do Investigator College and IQRA College rank in SA?
Investigator College is 29th of 145 and IQRA College is 21st of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.