Central Yorke School vs Maitland Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 648 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Yorke School
Maitland · Government combined · R-12
132 students · ICSEA 854
Maitland Lutheran School
Maitland · Independent combined · R-12
480 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Central Yorke School Maitland SA | Maitland Lutheran School Maitland SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 145 | #72 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1172 of 1,259 | #792 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 132 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 77 | 228 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 50 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -46% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 854 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 8% |
| Suburb | Maitland 5573 | Maitland 5573 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Yorke Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | centralyorkeschool.sa.edu.au | www.mls.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maitland Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 25.7).
- •Maitland Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 854), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Yorke School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 12.3).
- •Maitland Lutheran School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 132.
- •Maitland Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (61% vs -46%).
- •Central Yorke School is a government school while Maitland Lutheran School 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 Central Yorke School better than Maitland Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Maitland Lutheran School ranks higher (43.7 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 Central Yorke School and Maitland Lutheran School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Maitland and Maitland in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Yorke School has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland Lutheran School has 12.3.
How do Central Yorke School and Maitland Lutheran School rank in SA?
Central Yorke School is 138th of 145 and Maitland Lutheran School is 72nd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.