Jindera Public School vs St John's Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 504 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jindera Public School
Jindera · Government primary · K-6
164 students · ICSEA 969
St John's Lutheran Primary School
Jindera · Independent primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Jindera Public School Jindera NSW | St John's Lutheran Primary School Jindera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1137 of 1,619 | #650 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3558 of 4,908 | #1984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 164 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 89 | 95 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 6% |
| Suburb | Jindera 2642 | Jindera 2642 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Greater Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jindera-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjls.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 38.2).
- •St John's Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jindera Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.7).
- •St John's Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 164.
- •Jindera Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
- •Jindera Public School is a government school while St John's Lutheran Primary School is an independent 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 Jindera Public School better than St John's Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 38.2 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 Jindera Public School and St John's Lutheran Primary School?
About 504 m in a straight line, between Jindera and Jindera in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jindera Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Lutheran Primary School has 18.7.
How do Jindera Public School and St John's Lutheran Primary School rank in NSW?
Jindera Public School is 1137th of 1,619 and St John's Lutheran Primary School is 650th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.