Lyndoch Primary School vs Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndoch Primary School
Lyndoch · Government primary · R-6
68 students · ICSEA 1008
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Nairne · Government primary · R-6
399 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Lyndoch Primary School Lyndoch SA | Nairne School - Preschool and Primary Nairne SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #249 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3640 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 68 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 43 | 176 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lyndoch 5351 | Nairne 5252 |
| Council area | Barossa | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lyndochps.sa.edu.au | www.nairneps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lyndoch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 37.0).
- •Nairne School - Preschool and Primary has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyndoch Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.2).
- •Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 68.
- •Nairne School - Preschool and Primary has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -43%).
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 Lyndoch Primary School better than Nairne School - Preschool and Primary?
On the Success Index, Lyndoch Primary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 37.0 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 Lyndoch Primary School and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Lyndoch and Nairne in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndoch Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary has 18.2.
How do Lyndoch Primary School and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary rank in SA?
Lyndoch Primary School is unranked and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is 249th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.