East Para Primary School vs Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Para Primary School
Para Hills · Government primary · R-6
194 students · ICSEA 994
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista
Para Vista · Independent primary · R-6
440 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | East Para Primary School Para Hills SA | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 348 | #26 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3254 of 4,908 | #587 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 194 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 106 | 201 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Para Hills 5096 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.epps.sa.edu.au | gspv.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 42.4).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is the larger school with 440 students compared with 194.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has grown faster over five years (1% vs -45%).
- •East Para Primary School is a government school while Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista 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 East Para Primary School better than Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista ranks higher (74.4 vs 42.4 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 East Para Primary School and Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Para Hills and Para Vista in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Para Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has 13.9.
How do East Para Primary School and Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista rank in SA?
East Para Primary School is 220th of 348 and Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is 26th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.