Lutheran School Wagga Wagga vs Mount Austin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga · Independent primary · K-6
332 students · ICSEA 1120
Mount Austin High School
Wagga Wagga · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 822
| Measure | Lutheran School Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga NSW | Mount Austin High School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 1,619 | #471 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #947 of 4,908 | #1288 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 332 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 158 | 247 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 822 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 42% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lpsww.nsw.edu.au | mtaustin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lutheran School Wagga Wagga scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 25.7).
- •Lutheran School Wagga Wagga has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 822), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Austin High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 17.8).
- •Mount Austin High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 332.
- •Mount Austin High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
- •Lutheran School Wagga Wagga is a independent school while Mount Austin High 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 Lutheran School Wagga Wagga better than Mount Austin High School?
On the Success Index, Lutheran School Wagga Wagga ranks higher (70.8 vs 25.7 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 Lutheran School Wagga Wagga and Mount Austin High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin High School has 9.5.
How do Lutheran School Wagga Wagga and Mount Austin High School rank in NSW?
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga is 281st of 1,619 and Mount Austin High School is 471st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.