Oakbank School vs St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakbank School
Oakbank · Government combined · R-12
337 students · ICSEA 993
St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc
Hahndorf · Independent primary · R-6
192 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Oakbank School Oakbank SA | St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc Hahndorf SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 145 | #36 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #957 of 1,259 | #633 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 337 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 198 | 100 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 38 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Oakbank 5243 | Hahndorf 5245 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | oakbank.sa.edu.au/ | www.stmichaels.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 35.4).
- •St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakbank School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •Oakbank School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 192.
- •Oakbank School is a government school while St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc is an independent 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 Oakbank School better than St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc ranks higher (74.0 vs 35.4 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 Oakbank School and St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Oakbank and Hahndorf in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakbank School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc has 14.5.
How do Oakbank School and St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc rank in SA?
Oakbank School is 105th of 145 and St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc is 36th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.