IQRA College vs Stella Maris Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.9 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
Stella Maris Parish School
Seacombe Gardens · Catholic primary · R-6
429 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | IQRA College O'Halloran Hill SA | Stella Maris Parish School Seacombe Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 145 | #52 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #363 of 1,259 | #888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 734 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 375 / 359 | 209 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | O'Halloran Hill 5158 | Seacombe Gardens 5047 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iqracollege.sa.edu.au | www.smps.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 65.1).
- •Stella Maris Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •IQRA College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •IQRA College is the larger school with 734 students compared with 429.
- •IQRA College has grown faster over five years (122% vs 34%).
- •IQRA College is a independent school while Stella Maris Parish 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 IQRA College better than Stella Maris Parish School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris Parish School ranks higher (71.4 vs 65.1 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 IQRA College and Stella Maris Parish School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between O'Halloran Hill and Seacombe Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
IQRA College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris Parish School has 15.7.
How do IQRA College and Stella Maris Parish School rank in SA?
IQRA College is 21st of 145 and Stella Maris Parish School is 52nd of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.