Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista vs Prescott Primary School, Northern
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 671 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
Prescott Primary School, Northern
Para Vista · Independent primary · R-6
462 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista Para Vista SA | Prescott Primary School, Northern Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 348 | #27 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #587 of 4,908 | #588 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 440 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 239 | 220 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Para Vista 5093 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gspv.sa.edu.au/ | www.prescott.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.4 vs 74.4).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern is the larger school with 462 students compared with 440.
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern has grown faster over five years (10% vs 1%).
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 Prescott Primary School, Northern?
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 - Para Vista and Prescott Primary School, Northern?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Para Vista and Para Vista 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 Prescott Primary School, Northern has 14.2.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista and Prescott Primary School, Northern rank in SA?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is 26th of 348 and Prescott Primary School, Northern is 27th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.