Faith Lutheran College vs Light Pass Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Faith Lutheran College
Tanunda · Independent combined · R-12
816 students · ICSEA 1060
Light Pass Primary School
Light Pass · Government primary · R-6
38 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Faith Lutheran College Tanunda SA | Light Pass Primary School Light Pass SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #489 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 816 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 432 / 384 | 17 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.0 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Tanunda 5352 | Light Pass 5355 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.faith.sa.edu.au | www.lightpassps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 29.8).
- •Faith Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Light Pass Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.2).
- •Faith Lutheran College is the larger school with 816 students compared with 38.
- •Faith Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -44%).
- •Faith Lutheran College is a independent school while Light Pass Primary School is a government 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 Faith Lutheran College better than Light Pass Primary School?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College ranks higher (58.3 vs 29.8 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 Faith Lutheran College and Light Pass Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Tanunda and Light Pass in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Lutheran College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Light Pass Primary School has 8.6.
How do Faith Lutheran College and Light Pass Primary School rank in SA?
Faith Lutheran College is 34th of 145 and Light Pass Primary School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.