Lobethal Primary School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.7 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
Woodside Primary School
Woodside · Government primary · R-6
317 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Lobethal Primary School Lobethal SA | Woodside Primary School Woodside SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 348 | #166 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2223 of 4,908 | #2505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 148 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 78 | 160 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lobethal 5241 | Woodside 5244 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lobethalps.sa.edu.au | www.woodsideps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lobethal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 52.8).
- •Woodside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lobethal Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.1).
- •Woodside Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 148.
- •Woodside Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -13%).
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 Woodside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lobethal Primary School ranks higher (56.4 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 Primary School and Woodside Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Lobethal and Woodside in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lobethal Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodside Primary School has 18.1.
How do Lobethal Primary School and Woodside Primary School rank in SA?
Lobethal Primary School is 153rd of 348 and Woodside Primary School is 166th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.