Immanuel Primary School vs Our Lady of Grace School
Immanuel Primary School (Novar Gardens) is a independent school and Our Lady of Grace School (Glengowrie) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Immanuel Primary School has 575 students and Our Lady of Grace School has 225 (ACARA 2025). They are about 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Immanuel Primary School (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
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| Fact | Immanuel Primary School | Our Lady of Grace School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Novar Gardens | Glengowrie |
| Region | Adelaide - West | Adelaide - South |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Lutheran | Catholic (Dominican) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | Primary (no senior years) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Science / STEM labs | Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Basketball, Tennis |
| Distance apart | About 1.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Immanuel Primary School is Lutheran; Our Lady of Grace School is Catholic (Dominican).
- Location: Immanuel Primary School is in Novar Gardens (Adelaide - West); Our Lady of Grace School is in Glengowrie (Adelaide - South).
- Size: Immanuel Primary School is the larger school, with 350 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Immanuel Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 against 15.6, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Immanuel Primary School but not Our Lady of Grace School: Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre and Science / STEM labs.
- Listed by Our Lady of Grace School but not Immanuel Primary School: Australian rules football, Basketball and Tennis.
History
Immanuel Primary School
Immanuel Primary School opened in 1970 as the first Lutheran primary school in Adelaide’s western suburbs. It started on the Immanuel College site at Novar Gardens under its founding principal, Garry Matuschka, with 76 students in a single weatherboard classroom, and its first permanent building opened in 1973.
Source: immanuelps.sa.edu.au
Our Lady of Grace School
Our Lady of Grace School at Glengowrie began in 1954, founded by parishioners of the Glenelg Catholic Parish who wanted a joint school and church for the growing area, then known as Dunleath Gardens. Led by the Dominican Sisters, it first taught children up to Year 3 in classrooms within the church.
Source: olog.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Immanuel Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Immanuel Primary School has 575 students and Our Lady of Grace School has 225 (ACARA 2025).
Is Immanuel Primary School or Our Lady of Grace School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Immanuel Primary School or Our Lady of Grace School?
Immanuel Primary School is bigger: 575 students against 225 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Immanuel Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School have?
Immanuel Primary School has 13.4 students per teacher and Our Lady of Grace School has 15.6 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Immanuel Primary School or Our Lady of Grace School?
Our Lady of Grace School is older. Immanuel Primary School was founded in 1970 and Our Lady of Grace School in 1954.
Do Immanuel Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Immanuel Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line: Immanuel Primary School is in Novar Gardens and Our Lady of Grace School is in Glengowrie.
How do Immanuel Primary School and Our Lady of Grace School 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