Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston vs Redeemer Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 7.5 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
Redeemer Lutheran School
Nuriootpa · Independent primary · R-6
384 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston Angaston SA | Redeemer Lutheran School Nuriootpa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 348 | #89 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1622 of 4,908 | #1423 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 96 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 52 | 186 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 57 |
| 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 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Angaston 5353 | Nuriootpa 5355 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.sa.edu.au | www.redeemer.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 63.2).
- •Redeemer Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.6).
- •Redeemer Lutheran School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 96.
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 Redeemer Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Lutheran School ranks higher (65.5 vs 63.2 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston and Redeemer Lutheran School?
About 7.5 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 Redeemer Lutheran School has 14.6.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston and Redeemer Lutheran School rank in SA?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston is 108th of 348 and Redeemer Lutheran School is 89th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.