Norwood International High School vs Rostrevor College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood International High School
Magill · Government high school · 7-12
1,667 students · ICSEA 1090
Rostrevor College
Woodforde · Catholic combined · R-12
985 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Norwood International High School Magill SA | Rostrevor College Woodforde SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 84 | #42 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #179 of 1,472 | #552 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,667 | 985 |
| Girls / boys | 779 / 888 | 0 / 985 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 252 | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | 301 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.0 | 72.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 48.9 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Magill 5072 | Woodforde 5072 |
| Council area | Burnside | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nihs.sa.edu.au/ | www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Norwood International High School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 54.7).
- •Norwood International High School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rostrevor College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •Norwood International High School is the larger school with 1,667 students compared with 985.
- •Norwood International High School is a government school while Rostrevor College 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 Norwood International High School better than Rostrevor College?
On the Success Index, Norwood International High School ranks higher (74.5 vs 54.7 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 Norwood International High School and Rostrevor College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Magill and Woodforde in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norwood International High School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rostrevor College has 13.6.
How do Norwood International High School and Rostrevor College rank in SA?
Norwood International High School is 9th of 84 and Rostrevor College is 42nd of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.