Calvary Lutheran Primary School vs Christies Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calvary Lutheran Primary School
Morphett Vale · Independent primary · R-6
191 students · ICSEA 971
Christies Beach High School
Christie Downs · Government high school · U, 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Calvary Lutheran Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Christies Beach High School Christie Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 348 | #73 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3779 of 4,908 | #1353 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 191 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 100 | 353 / 436 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 64.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 46.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 20% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Christie Downs 5164 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calvary.sa.edu.au | www.cbhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calvary Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 23.2).
- •Calvary Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christies Beach High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 191.
- •Christies Beach High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -27%).
- •Calvary Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while Christies Beach 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 Calvary Lutheran Primary School better than Christies Beach High School?
On the Success Index, Calvary Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (34.9 vs 23.2 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 Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Christies Beach High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Christie Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvary Lutheran Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christies Beach High School has 12.2.
How do Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Christies Beach High School rank in SA?
Calvary Lutheran Primary School is 262nd of 348 and Christies Beach High School is 73rd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.