Light Pass Primary School vs Nuriootpa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.2 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 Primary School
Nuriootpa · Government primary · R-6
183 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Light Pass Primary School Light Pass SA | Nuriootpa Primary School Nuriootpa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #295 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4145 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 38 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 21 | 93 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| 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
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.8 vs 29.8).
- •Nuriootpa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Light Pass Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.6).
- •Nuriootpa Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 38.
- •Nuriootpa Primary School has grown faster over five years (-32% 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 Primary School?
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 Light Pass Primary School and Nuriootpa Primary School?
About 2.2 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 Primary School has 15.6.
How do Light Pass Primary School and Nuriootpa Primary School rank in SA?
Light Pass Primary School is unranked and Nuriootpa Primary School is 295th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.