Lobethal Lutheran School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.4 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
Woodside Primary School
Woodside · Government primary · R-6
317 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Lobethal Lutheran School Lobethal SA | Woodside Primary School Woodside SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #166 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 78 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 40 | 160 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lobethal 5241 | Woodside 5244 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lls.sa.edu.au/ | www.woodsideps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lobethal Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 52.8).
- •Woodside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lobethal Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.1).
- •Woodside Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 78.
- •Lobethal Lutheran School is a independent school while Woodside Primary School is a government 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 Lobethal Lutheran School better than Woodside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lobethal Lutheran School ranks higher (59.7 vs 52.8 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 Lobethal Lutheran School and Woodside Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Lobethal and Woodside in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lobethal Lutheran School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodside Primary School has 18.1.
How do Lobethal Lutheran School and Woodside Primary School rank in SA?
Lobethal Lutheran School is unranked and Woodside Primary School is 166th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.