Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated vs Pilgrim School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 822 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated
Aberfoyle Park · Independent primary · R-6
98 students · ICSEA 1065
Pilgrim School
Aberfoyle Park · Independent primary · R-6
161 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated Aberfoyle Park SA | Pilgrim School Aberfoyle Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 348 | #21 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1328 of 4,908 | #510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 98 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 55 | 81 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Aberfoyle Park 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.osls.sa.edu.au | www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pilgrim School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 66.6).
- •Pilgrim School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Pilgrim School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 98.
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 Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated better than Pilgrim School?
On the Success Index, Pilgrim School ranks higher (75.3 vs 66.6 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 Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated and Pilgrim School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Aberfoyle Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pilgrim School has 13.1.
How do Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated and Pilgrim School rank in SA?
Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated is 83rd of 348 and Pilgrim School is 21st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.