Encounter Lutheran College vs St George College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 68 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Encounter Lutheran College
Victor Harbor · Independent combined · R-12
748 students · ICSEA 1048
St George College
Mile End · Independent combined · R-12
350 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Encounter Lutheran College Victor Harbor SA | St George College Mile End SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 145 | #26 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #622 of 1,259 | #400 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 748 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 369 | 179 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 42.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Victor Harbor 5211 | Mile End 5031 |
| Council area | Victor Harbor | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.encounter.sa.edu.au | www.sgc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St George College scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 51.4).
- •Encounter Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.4).
- •Encounter Lutheran College is the larger school with 748 students compared with 350.
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 Encounter Lutheran College better than St George College?
On the Success Index, St George College ranks higher (63.7 vs 51.4 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 Encounter Lutheran College and St George College?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Victor Harbor and Mile End in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Encounter Lutheran College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George College has 8.2.
How do Encounter Lutheran College and St George College rank in SA?
Encounter Lutheran College is 49th of 145 and St George College is 26th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.