Loxton High School vs Loxton Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 925 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loxton High School
Loxton · Government high school · 7-12
559 students · ICSEA 989
Loxton Lutheran School
Loxton · Independent primary · R-6
238 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Loxton High School Loxton SA | Loxton Lutheran School Loxton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 84 | #162 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #942 of 1,472 | #2440 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 559 | 238 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 260 | 116 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Loxton 5333 | Loxton 5333 |
| Council area | Loxton Waikerie | Loxton Waikerie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.loxtonhs.sa.edu.au/ | www.loxton-lutheran.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loxton Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 40.4).
- •Loxton Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loxton High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •Loxton High School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 238.
- •Loxton Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 4%).
- •Loxton High School is a government school while Loxton Lutheran 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 Loxton High School better than Loxton Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Loxton Lutheran School ranks higher (53.6 vs 40.4 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 Loxton High School and Loxton Lutheran School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Loxton and Loxton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loxton High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loxton Lutheran School has 16.0.
How do Loxton High School and Loxton Lutheran School rank in SA?
Loxton High School is 51st of 84 and Loxton Lutheran School is 162nd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.