Lyndoch Primary School vs Springton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 22 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
Springton Primary School
Springton · Government primary · R-6
13 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Lyndoch Primary School Lyndoch SA | Springton Primary School Springton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 68 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 43 | 5 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lyndoch 5351 | Springton 5235 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lyndochps.sa.edu.au | www.springtnps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Springton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 46.8).
- •Lyndoch Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyndoch Primary School is the larger school with 68 students compared with 13.
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 Springton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Springton Primary School ranks higher (51.7 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 Springton Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Lyndoch and Springton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Lyndoch Primary School and Springton Primary School rank in SA?
Lyndoch Primary School is unranked and Springton Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.