Magill School vs Norwood International High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 646 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magill School
Magill · Government primary · R-6
744 students · ICSEA 1119
Norwood International High School
Magill · Government high school · 7-12
1,667 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Magill School Magill SA | Norwood International High School Magill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 348 | #9 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 4,908 | #179 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 744 | 1,667 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 389 | 779 / 888 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 252 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 301 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 108.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Magill 5072 | Magill 5072 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.magillschool.sa.edu.au/ | nihs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Norwood International High School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 69.5).
- •Magill School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norwood International High School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.5).
- •Norwood International High School is the larger school with 1,667 students compared with 744.
- •Norwood International High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -18%).
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 Magill School better than Norwood International High School?
On the Success Index, Norwood International High School ranks higher (74.5 vs 69.5 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 Magill School and Norwood International High School?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Magill and Magill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magill School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwood International High School has 15.4.
How do Magill School and Norwood International High School rank in SA?
Magill School is 63rd of 348 and Norwood International High School is 9th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.