Lobethal Primary School vs St Benedict School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lobethal Primary School
Lobethal · Government primary · R-6
148 students · ICSEA 1033
St Benedict School
Mount Torrens · Independent primary · R-5
49 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Lobethal Primary School Lobethal SA | St Benedict School Mount Torrens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2223 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-5 |
| Students | 148 | 49 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 78 | 24 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lobethal 5241 | Mount Torrens 5244 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lobethalps.sa.edu.au | stbenedictschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 56.4).
- •St Benedict School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.8).
- •Lobethal Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 49.
- •Lobethal Primary School is a government school while St Benedict 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 Lobethal Primary School better than St Benedict School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict School ranks higher (80.9 vs 56.4 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 Primary School and St Benedict School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Lobethal and Mount Torrens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lobethal Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict School has 11.1.
How do Lobethal Primary School and St Benedict School rank in SA?
Lobethal Primary School is 153rd of 348 and St Benedict School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.