Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School vs St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 km 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
St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School
Wynn Vale · Catholic primary · R-6
561 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School Wynn Vale SA | St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School Wynn Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 348 | #125 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1724 of 4,908 | #1835 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 205 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 107 | 305 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wynn Vale 5127 | Wynn Vale 5127 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au | www.sfx.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 61.1).
- •Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.7).
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 205.
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -15%).
- •Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School is a catholic 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 Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School better than St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 61.1 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 St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wynn Vale and Wynn Vale 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 St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has 16.7.
How do Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School rank in SA?
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is 120th of 348 and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School is 125th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.