Lobethal Lutheran School vs St Jakobi Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lobethal Lutheran School
Lobethal · Independent primary · R-6
78 students · ICSEA 1035
St Jakobi Lutheran School
Lyndoch · Independent primary · R-6
148 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Lobethal Lutheran School Lobethal SA | St Jakobi Lutheran School Lyndoch SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #148 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2174 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 78 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 40 | 71 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lobethal 5241 | Lyndoch 5351 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lls.sa.edu.au/ | www.stjakobi.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lobethal Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 56.9).
- •Lobethal Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lobethal Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •St Jakobi Lutheran School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 78.
- •Lobethal Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (8% 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 Lobethal Lutheran School better than St Jakobi Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Lobethal Lutheran School ranks higher (59.7 vs 56.9 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 Lobethal Lutheran School and St Jakobi Lutheran School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Lobethal and Lyndoch in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lobethal Lutheran School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jakobi Lutheran School has 12.3.
How do Lobethal Lutheran School and St Jakobi Lutheran School rank in SA?
Lobethal Lutheran School is unranked and St Jakobi Lutheran School is 148th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.