Light Pass Primary School vs Redeemer Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.7 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
Redeemer Lutheran School
Nuriootpa · Independent primary · R-6
384 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Light Pass Primary School Light Pass SA | Redeemer Lutheran School Nuriootpa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #89 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1423 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 38 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 21 | 186 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Light Pass 5355 | Nuriootpa 5355 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lightpassps.sa.edu.au | www.redeemer.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 29.8).
- •Redeemer Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Light Pass Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.6).
- •Redeemer Lutheran School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 38.
- •Redeemer Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -44%).
- •Light Pass Primary School is a government school while Redeemer 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 Light Pass Primary School better than Redeemer Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Lutheran School ranks higher (65.5 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 Redeemer Lutheran School?
About 3.7 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 Redeemer Lutheran School has 14.6.
How do Light Pass Primary School and Redeemer Lutheran School rank in SA?
Light Pass Primary School is unranked and Redeemer Lutheran School is 89th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.