Loxton Lutheran School vs Loxton North School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loxton Lutheran School
Loxton · Independent primary · R-6
238 students · ICSEA 1027
Loxton North School
Loxton North · Government primary · R-6
56 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Loxton Lutheran School Loxton SA | Loxton North School Loxton North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2440 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 238 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 122 | 24 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 30% |
| Suburb | Loxton 5333 | Loxton North 5333 |
| Council area | Loxton Waikerie | Loxton Waikerie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.loxton-lutheran.sa.edu.au | www.lnorthschool.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loxton Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 24.0).
- •Loxton Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loxton North School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.0).
- •Loxton Lutheran School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 56.
- •Loxton Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -3%).
- •Loxton Lutheran School is a independent school while Loxton North School is a government 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 Lutheran School better than Loxton North School?
On the Success Index, Loxton Lutheran School ranks higher (53.6 vs 24.0 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 Lutheran School and Loxton North School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Loxton and Loxton North in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loxton Lutheran School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loxton North School has 11.2.
How do Loxton Lutheran School and Loxton North School rank in SA?
Loxton Lutheran School is 162nd of 348 and Loxton North School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.