Harvest Christian College vs Maitland Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 46 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Christian College
Kadina · Independent combined · R-12
302 students · ICSEA 983
Maitland Lutheran School
Maitland · Independent combined · R-12
480 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Harvest Christian College Kadina SA | Maitland Lutheran School Maitland SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 145 | #72 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #882 of 1,259 | #792 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 302 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 130 | 228 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 50 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kadina 5554 | Maitland 5573 |
| Council area | Copper Coast | Yorke Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.harvest.sa.edu.au | www.mls.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maitland Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 38.7).
- •Maitland Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maitland Lutheran School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 302.
- •Maitland Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (61% vs -2%).
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 Harvest Christian College better than Maitland Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Maitland Lutheran School ranks higher (43.7 vs 38.7 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 Harvest Christian College and Maitland Lutheran School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Kadina and Maitland in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvest Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland Lutheran School has 12.3.
How do Harvest Christian College and Maitland Lutheran School rank in SA?
Harvest Christian College is 88th of 145 and Maitland Lutheran School is 72nd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.