IQRA College vs Portside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
IQRA College
O'Halloran Hill · Independent combined · R-12
734 students · ICSEA 1067
Portside Christian College
New Port · Independent combined · R-12
626 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | IQRA College O'Halloran Hill SA | Portside Christian College New Port SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 145 | #46 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,259 | #580 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 734 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 375 / 359 | 326 / 300 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 44.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | O'Halloran Hill 5158 | New Port 5015 |
| Council area | Marion | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iqracollege.sa.edu.au | www.portside.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •IQRA College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 53.5).
- •IQRA College is the larger school with 734 students compared with 626.
- •IQRA College has grown faster over five years (122% vs 1%).
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 IQRA College better than Portside Christian College?
On the Success Index, IQRA College ranks higher (65.1 vs 53.5 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 IQRA College and Portside Christian College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between O'Halloran Hill and New Port in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
IQRA College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portside Christian College has 14.0.
How do IQRA College and Portside Christian College rank in SA?
IQRA College is 21st of 145 and Portside Christian College is 46th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.