Light Pass Primary School vs Nuriootpa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Light Pass Primary School
Light Pass · Government primary · R-6
38 students · ICSEA 939
Nuriootpa High School
Nuriootpa · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,133 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Light Pass Primary School Light Pass SA | Nuriootpa High School Nuriootpa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #54 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | – | #967 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 38 | 1,133 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 21 | 539 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 204 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 40.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Light Pass 5355 | Nuriootpa 5355 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lightpassps.sa.edu.au | www.nurihs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nuriootpa High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 29.8).
- •Nuriootpa High School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Light Pass Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.8).
- •Nuriootpa High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 38.
- •Nuriootpa High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -44%).
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 Light Pass Primary School better than Nuriootpa High School?
On the Success Index, Nuriootpa High School ranks higher (39.5 vs 29.8 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 Light Pass Primary School and Nuriootpa High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Light Pass and Nuriootpa in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Light Pass Primary School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nuriootpa High School has 13.8.
How do Light Pass Primary School and Nuriootpa High School rank in SA?
Light Pass Primary School is unranked and Nuriootpa High School is 54th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.