Angaston Primary School vs Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 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
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston
Angaston · Independent primary · R-6
96 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Angaston Primary School Angaston SA | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston Angaston SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 348 | #108 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2640 of 4,908 | #1622 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 258 | 96 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 125 | 44 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Angaston 5353 | Angaston 5353 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.angastonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.goodshepherd.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 50.7).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.6).
- •Angaston Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 96.
- •Angaston Primary School is a government school while Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston ranks higher (63.2 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Angaston and Angaston in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angaston Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has 11.0.
How do Angaston Primary School and Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston rank in SA?
Angaston Primary School is 174th of 348 and Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston is 108th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.