Our Lady of Grace School vs St Leonards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Grace School
Glengowrie · Catholic primary · R-6
225 students · ICSEA 1075
St Leonards Primary School
Glenelg North · Government primary · R-6
387 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Our Lady of Grace School Glengowrie SA | St Leonards Primary School Glenelg North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 348 | #131 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1361 of 4,908 | #1914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 225 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 100 | 190 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glengowrie 5044 | Glenelg North 5045 |
| Council area | Marion | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olog.catholic.edu.au | www.sleonrdsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Grace School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 60.2).
- •Our Lady of Grace School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.7).
- •St Leonards Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
- •Our Lady of Grace School is a catholic school while St Leonards Primary School is a government 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 Our Lady of Grace School better than St Leonards Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Grace School ranks higher (66.2 vs 60.2 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 Our Lady of Grace School and St Leonards Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Glengowrie and Glenelg North in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Grace School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 16.7.
How do Our Lady of Grace School and St Leonards Primary School rank in SA?
Our Lady of Grace School is 85th of 348 and St Leonards Primary School is 131st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.