Lobethal Lutheran School vs Trinity College Roseworthy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 41 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
Trinity College Roseworthy
Roseworthy · Independent primary · R-5
192 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Lobethal Lutheran School Lobethal SA | Trinity College Roseworthy Roseworthy SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #132 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1920 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-5 |
| Students | 78 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 40 | 102 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Lobethal 5241 | Roseworthy 5371 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Light |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lls.sa.edu.au/ | www.trinity.sa.edu.au/schools/roseworthy |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.7 vs 60.1).
- •Trinity College Roseworthy has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lobethal Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Trinity College Roseworthy is the larger school with 192 students compared with 78.
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 Trinity College Roseworthy?
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 Lobethal Lutheran School and Trinity College Roseworthy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Lobethal and Roseworthy in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lobethal Lutheran School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College Roseworthy has 14.2.
How do Lobethal Lutheran School and Trinity College Roseworthy rank in SA?
Lobethal Lutheran School is unranked and Trinity College Roseworthy is 132nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.