Concordia College vs Immanuel College
Concordia College (Highgate) and Immanuel College (Novar Gardens) are both independent schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Concordia College teaches R-12 and Immanuel College teaches 7-12. Only Immanuel College takes boarders. Concordia College has 1,312 students and Immanuel College has 1,184 (ACARA 2025). They are about 7.8 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Concordia College (school website) · Immanuel College (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Concordia College | Immanuel College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Highgate | Novar Gardens |
| Region | Adelaide - Central and Hills | Adelaide - West |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-12 | 7-12 |
| Religion | Lutheran | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | Yes |
| Senior years | SACE + IB (IB World School) | SACE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Music centre, Early learning centre, Library, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball | Swimming pool, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Tennis courts, Netball, Cricket, Swimming, Tennis |
| Distance apart | About 7.8 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families needing boarding: only Immanuel College takes boarders.
- Location: Concordia College is in Highgate (Adelaide - Central and Hills); Immanuel College is in Novar Gardens (Adelaide - West).
- Size: Concordia College is the larger school, with 128 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Immanuel College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 against 12.2, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Concordia College but not Immanuel College: Gym, Music centre, Early learning centre, Library, Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, Hockey and Volleyball.
- Listed by Immanuel College but not Concordia College: Swimming pool, Theatre / performing arts centre and Tennis courts.
History
Concordia College
Concordia’s roots are in country Victoria. In 1890 Pastor W. F. Peters re-established a small private school at Murtoa as a Lutheran boys’ college, partly to train future pastors and teachers.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Immanuel College
Immanuel College began in 1895, when Pastor Leidig set up a Lutheran school at Point Pass, near Eudunda in the Mid North. After he retired in 1923 the Lutheran Church Synod took over the school and moved it to North Adelaide.
Source: immanuel.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Concordia College and Immanuel College?
Both are co-educational. Concordia College teaches R-12 and Immanuel College teaches 7-12. Only Immanuel College takes boarders.
Is Concordia College or Immanuel College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Concordia College or Immanuel College?
Concordia College is bigger: 1,312 students against 1,184 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Concordia College and Immanuel College have?
Concordia College has 12.2 students per teacher and Immanuel College has 9.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Concordia College or Immanuel College?
Concordia College is older. Concordia College was founded in 1890 and Immanuel College in 1895.
Do Concordia College and Immanuel College take boarders?
Only Immanuel College takes boarders.
How far apart are Concordia College and Immanuel College?
About 7.8 km in a straight line: Concordia College is in Highgate and Immanuel College is in Novar Gardens.
How do Concordia College and Immanuel College fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology