Lyndoch Primary School vs Rendelsham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 349 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
Rendelsham Primary School
Rendelsham · Government primary · R-6
39 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Lyndoch Primary School Lyndoch SA | Rendelsham Primary School Rendelsham SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 68 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 43 | 14 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Lyndoch 5351 | Rendelsham 5280 |
| Council area | Barossa | Wattle Range |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lyndochps.sa.edu.au | www.rendelshps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rendelsham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 46.8).
- •Lyndoch Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rendelsham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.8).
- •Lyndoch Primary School is the larger school with 68 students compared with 39.
- •Rendelsham Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% 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 Rendelsham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rendelsham Primary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 46.8 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 Rendelsham Primary School?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Lyndoch and Rendelsham in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndoch Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rendelsham Primary School has 8.9.
How do Lyndoch Primary School and Rendelsham Primary School rank in SA?
Lyndoch Primary School is unranked and Rendelsham Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.