Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista vs Modbury West School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 969 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista
Para Vista · Independent primary · R-6
440 students · ICSEA 1089
Modbury West School
Modbury · Government primary · R-6
264 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista Para Vista SA | Modbury West School Modbury SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 348 | #190 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #587 of 4,908 | #2861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 440 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 239 | 134 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Para Vista 5093 | Modbury 5092 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gspv.sa.edu.au/ | www.modwest.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 47.7).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.3).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is the larger school with 440 students compared with 264.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has grown faster over five years (1% vs -34%).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is a independent school while Modbury West 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 - Para Vista better than Modbury West School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista ranks higher (74.4 vs 47.7 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 - Para Vista and Modbury West School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Para Vista and Modbury in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Modbury West School has 18.3.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista and Modbury West School rank in SA?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is 26th of 348 and Modbury West School is 190th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.