Calvary Lutheran Primary School vs Waikerie Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 172 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
Waikerie Lutheran Primary School
Waikerie · Independent primary · R-6
76 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Calvary Lutheran Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Waikerie Lutheran Primary School Waikerie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3779 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 191 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 100 | 39 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Waikerie 5330 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Loxton Waikerie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.calvary.sa.edu.au | www.wlps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Waikerie Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 34.9).
- •Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Calvary Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 76.
- •Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -27%).
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 Waikerie Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Waikerie Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 34.9 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 Waikerie Lutheran Primary School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Waikerie 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 Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has 11.7.
How do Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Waikerie Lutheran Primary School rank in SA?
Calvary Lutheran Primary School is 262nd of 348 and Waikerie Lutheran Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.