Norwood International High School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 802 m 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
St Joseph's School
Tranmere · Catholic primary · R-6
208 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Norwood International High School Magill SA | St Joseph's School Tranmere SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 84 | #30 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #179 of 1,472 | #610 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,667 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 779 / 888 | 113 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 252 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 301 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.0 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Magill 5072 | Tranmere 5073 |
| Council area | Burnside | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nihs.sa.edu.au/ | www.stjotran.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.5 vs 74.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Norwood International High School is the larger school with 1,667 students compared with 208.
- •Norwood International High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 0%).
- •Norwood International High School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Norwood International High School better than St Joseph's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Norwood International High School and St Joseph's School?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Magill and Tranmere 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 St Joseph's School has 13.8.
How do Norwood International High School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Norwood International High School is 9th of 84 and St Joseph's School is 30th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.