Gumeracha Primary School vs Lobethal Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gumeracha Primary School
Gumeracha · Government primary · R-6
87 students · ICSEA 1021
Lobethal Lutheran School
Lobethal · Independent primary · R-6
78 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Gumeracha Primary School Gumeracha SA | Lobethal Lutheran School Lobethal SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2391 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 87 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 51 | 38 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gumeracha 5233 | Lobethal 5241 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gumerachr7.sa.edu.au | lls.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lobethal Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 54.2).
- •Lobethal Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lobethal Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Gumeracha Primary School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 78.
- •Gumeracha Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 8%).
- •Gumeracha Primary School is a government school while Lobethal Lutheran School is an independent 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 Gumeracha Primary School better than Lobethal Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Lobethal Lutheran School ranks higher (59.7 vs 54.2 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 Gumeracha Primary School and Lobethal Lutheran School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Gumeracha and Lobethal in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gumeracha Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lobethal Lutheran School has 11.6.
How do Gumeracha Primary School and Lobethal Lutheran School rank in SA?
Gumeracha Primary School is 158th of 348 and Lobethal Lutheran School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.