Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College vs St Paul Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Enfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
478 students · ICSEA 960
St Paul Lutheran School
Blair Athol · Independent primary · R-6
260 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Enfield SA | St Paul Lutheran School Blair Athol SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 84 | #93 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1143 of 1,472 | #1451 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 478 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 0 | 138 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 73 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Enfield 5085 | Blair Athol 5084 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olsh.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stpaulba.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 31.6).
- •St Paul Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 478 students compared with 260.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -31%).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is a catholic school while St Paul Lutheran School 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College better than St Paul Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, St Paul Lutheran School ranks higher (65.1 vs 31.6 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College and St Paul Lutheran School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Blair Athol in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul Lutheran School has 12.6.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College and St Paul Lutheran School rank in SA?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 65th of 84 and St Paul Lutheran School is 93rd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.