Loxton High School vs St Albert's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 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
St Albert's Catholic School
Loxton · Catholic primary · R-6
42 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Loxton High School Loxton SA | St Albert's Catholic School Loxton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #942 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 559 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 260 | 23 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| 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.stalbert.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Albert's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 40.4).
- •St Albert's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Albert's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.0).
- •Loxton High School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 42.
- •Loxton High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -49%).
- •Loxton High School is a government school while St Albert's Catholic School is a catholic 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 St Albert's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Albert's Catholic School ranks higher (48.6 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 St Albert's Catholic School?
About 1.5 km 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 St Albert's Catholic School has 8.8.
How do Loxton High School and St Albert's Catholic School rank in SA?
Loxton High School is 51st of 84 and St Albert's Catholic School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.