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Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston vs Nuriootpa High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGood Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston
Angaston SA
Nuriootpa High School
Nuriootpa SA
Success Index
63
Top 50%
40
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#108 of 348#54 of 84
National rank (type)#1622 of 4,908#967 of 1,472
SectorIndependentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangeR-6U, 7-12
Students961,133
Girls / boys44 / 52539 / 594
Foundation intake14–
Year 7 cohort–159
Year 12 cohort–204
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-11%+5%
ICSEA
Average 1000
1043990
ICSEA percentile66th42th
Top SEA quarter22%7%
Bottom SEA quarter22%38%
Students per teacher11.013.8
Teaching staff (FTE)8.782.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE)4.640.5
Language background other than English1%2%
Indigenous students2%4%
SuburbAngaston 5353Nuriootpa 5355
Council areaBarossaBarossa
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitewww.goodshepherd.sa.edu.auwww.nurihs.sa.edu.au/

The verdict

  • •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 39.5).
  • •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
  • •Nuriootpa High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 96.
  • •Nuriootpa High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -11%).
  • •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston is a independent school while Nuriootpa High 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 Nuriootpa High School?

On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston ranks higher (63.2 vs 39.5 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 Nuriootpa High School?

About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Angaston and Nuriootpa 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 Nuriootpa High School has 13.8.

How do Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston and Nuriootpa High School rank in SA?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston is 108th of 348 and Nuriootpa High School is 54th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.