Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School vs Pedare Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 851 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School
Wynn Vale · Independent primary · R-6
205 students · ICSEA 1051
Pedare Christian College
Golden Grove · Independent combined · R-12
1,146 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School Wynn Vale SA | Pedare Christian College Golden Grove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 348 | #25 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1724 of 4,908 | #399 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 205 | 1,146 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 107 | 557 / 589 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 94 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 85.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 51.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wynn Vale 5127 | Golden Grove 5125 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au | www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pedare Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 62.2).
- •Pedare Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pedare Christian College is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 205.
- •Pedare Christian College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -15%).
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 Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School better than Pedare Christian College?
On the Success Index, Pedare Christian College ranks higher (63.7 vs 62.2 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 Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and Pedare Christian College?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Wynn Vale and Golden Grove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pedare Christian College has 13.5.
How do Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and Pedare Christian College rank in SA?
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is 120th of 348 and Pedare Christian College is 25th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.