Loxton High School vs Nuriootpa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 145 km 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
Nuriootpa High School
Nuriootpa · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,133 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Loxton High School Loxton SA | Nuriootpa High School Nuriootpa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 84 | #54 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #942 of 1,472 | #967 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 559 | 1,133 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 260 | 539 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 204 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 40.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Loxton 5333 | Nuriootpa 5355 |
| Council area | Loxton Waikerie | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.loxtonhs.sa.edu.au/ | www.nurihs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.4 vs 39.5).
- •Nuriootpa High School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nuriootpa High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 559.
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 Nuriootpa High School?
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 Loxton High School and Nuriootpa High School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Loxton and Nuriootpa in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loxton High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nuriootpa High School has 13.8.
How do Loxton High School and Nuriootpa High School rank in SA?
Loxton High School is 51st of 84 and Nuriootpa High School is 54th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.