Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista vs Valley View Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km 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
Valley View Secondary School
Para Vista · Government high school · U, 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista Para Vista SA | Valley View Secondary School Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 348 | #44 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #587 of 4,908 | #879 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 440 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 239 | 255 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Para Vista 5093 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gspv.sa.edu.au/ | www.valleyview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 43.3).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Valley View Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Valley View Secondary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 440.
- •Valley View Secondary School has grown faster over five years (81% vs 1%).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is a independent school while Valley View Secondary 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 Valley View Secondary School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista ranks higher (74.4 vs 43.3 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 Valley View Secondary School?
About 1.1 km 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 Valley View Secondary School has 12.5.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista and Valley View Secondary School rank in SA?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is 26th of 348 and Valley View Secondary School is 44th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.