Angaston Primary School vs Faith Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angaston Primary School
Angaston · Government primary · R-6
258 students · ICSEA 1032
Faith Lutheran College
Tanunda · Independent combined · R-12
816 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Angaston Primary School Angaston SA | Faith Lutheran College Tanunda SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 348 | #34 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2640 of 4,908 | #489 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 258 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 125 | 432 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 73.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 40.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Angaston 5353 | Tanunda 5352 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.angastonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.faith.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 50.7).
- •Faith Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Faith Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.6).
- •Faith Lutheran College is the larger school with 816 students compared with 258.
- •Faith Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -14%).
- •Angaston Primary School is a government school while Faith Lutheran College 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 Angaston Primary School better than Faith Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College ranks higher (58.3 vs 50.7 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 Angaston Primary School and Faith Lutheran College?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Angaston and Tanunda in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angaston Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Faith Lutheran College has 11.2.
How do Angaston Primary School and Faith Lutheran College rank in SA?
Angaston Primary School is 174th of 348 and Faith Lutheran College is 34th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.