Immanuel College
Novar Gardens SA 5040
Immanuel College is an independent secondary school in Novar Gardens, SA for Years 7–12 with about 1,184 students. Its ICSEA is 1,117, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Immanuel College is a Lutheran co-educational day and boarding school for Years 7-12 at Novar Gardens in Adelaide's south-west, established in 1895 and close to Glenelg beach. It aims to provide an education in a Christian context where the whole person can grow. Recent facilities include studio spaces, an open-plan learning hub, a conference facility and a 200-seat lecture theatre. Enrolment is about 1,180.
Often praised
- Lutheran Christian context
- Day and boarding options
- New learning facilities
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton International College | Plympton | Public k–12 / combined | 1.3 km | 1,044 | 825 |
| Emmaus Christian College | South Plympton | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,137 | 1,084 |
| Dara School | Morphettville | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,176 | 93 |
| Sports College South Australia - Edwardstown Oval | South Plympton | Independent high school | 2.7 km | — | — |
| Sports College South Australia - YMCA Marion | Morphettville | Independent high school | 2.8 km | — | — |
| Sacred Heart College - Marcellin Campus | Somerton Park | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.2 km | 1,083 | 2,033 |
| Hamilton Secondary College | Mitchell Park | Public high school | 3.8 km | 994 | 609 |
| Westminster School | Marion | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,139 | 1,401 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in SA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone College | Mount Barker | Independent high school · 7-12 | 754 | 1,094 |
| University Senior College at Adelaide University - Jordan Campus | Adelaide University | Independent high school · 10-12 | 523 | 1,092 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.