Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston vs Immanuel Gawler
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston
Angaston · Independent primary · R-6
96 students · ICSEA 1043
Immanuel Gawler
Gawler East · Independent primary · R-6
353 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston Angaston SA | Immanuel Gawler Gawler East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 348 | #103 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1622 of 4,908 | #1546 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 96 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 52 | 179 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Angaston 5353 | Gawler East 5118 |
| Council area | Barossa | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.sa.edu.au | www.ilsg.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.2 vs 64.0).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •Immanuel Gawler is the larger school with 353 students compared with 96.
- •Immanuel Gawler has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston better than Immanuel Gawler?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston and Immanuel Gawler?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Angaston and Gawler East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immanuel Gawler has 13.7.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston and Immanuel Gawler rank in SA?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston is 108th of 348 and Immanuel Gawler is 103rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.