Morialta Secondary College vs Norwood International High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Morialta Secondary College
Rostrevor · Government high school · U, 7-10
570 students · ICSEA 1075
Norwood International High School
Magill · Government high school · 7-12
1,667 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Morialta Secondary College Rostrevor SA | Norwood International High School Magill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 84 | #9 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #244 of 1,472 | #179 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 570 | 1,667 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 312 | 779 / 888 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | 252 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 301 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 108.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rostrevor 5073 | Magill 5072 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | morialtasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au/ | nihs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Norwood International High School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 71.7).
- •Norwood International High School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morialta Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Norwood International High School is the larger school with 1,667 students compared with 570.
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 Morialta Secondary College better than Norwood International High School?
On the Success Index, Norwood International High School ranks higher (74.5 vs 71.7 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 Morialta Secondary College and Norwood International High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rostrevor and Magill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morialta Secondary College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwood International High School has 15.4.
How do Morialta Secondary College and Norwood International High School rank in SA?
Morialta Secondary College is 12th of 84 and Norwood International High School is 9th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.