Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston vs Light Pass Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.9 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
Light Pass Primary School
Light Pass · Government primary · R-6
38 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston Angaston SA | Light Pass Primary School Light Pass SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1622 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 96 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 52 | 17 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Angaston 5353 | Light Pass 5355 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.sa.edu.au | www.lightpassps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 29.8).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Light Pass Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.0).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston is the larger school with 96 students compared with 38.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -44%).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston better than Light Pass Primary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston ranks higher (63.2 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston and Light Pass Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Angaston and Light Pass 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 Light Pass Primary School has 8.6.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston and Light Pass Primary School rank in SA?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston is 108th of 348 and Light Pass Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.