Eudunda Area School vs St John's Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eudunda Area School
Eudunda · Government combined · R-12
223 students · ICSEA 950
St John's Lutheran School
Eudunda · Independent primary · R-6
46 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Eudunda Area School Eudunda SA | St John's Lutheran School Eudunda SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #926 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 223 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 116 | 18 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 4.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eudunda 5374 | Eudunda 5374 |
| Council area | Goyder | Goyder |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eudundaas.sa.edu.au | www.stjohns-eudunda.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 36.6).
- •St John's Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Eudunda Area School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 46.
- •Eudunda Area School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -36%).
- •Eudunda Area School is a government school while St John's 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 Eudunda Area School better than St John's Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, St John's Lutheran School ranks higher (50.4 vs 36.6 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 Eudunda Area School and St John's Lutheran School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Eudunda and Eudunda in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eudunda Area School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Lutheran School has 11.2.
How do Eudunda Area School and St John's Lutheran School rank in SA?
Eudunda Area School is 97th of 145 and St John's Lutheran School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.