Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated vs Thiele Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 796 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
Thiele Primary School
Aberfoyle Park · Government primary · R-6
151 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated Aberfoyle Park SA | Thiele Primary School Aberfoyle Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 348 | #164 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1328 of 4,908 | #2483 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 98 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 55 | 73 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Aberfoyle Park 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.osls.sa.edu.au | www.thieleps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 53.1).
- •Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Thiele Primary School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 98.
- •Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -48%).
- •Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated is a independent school while Thiele Primary School is a government 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 Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated better than Thiele Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated ranks higher (66.6 vs 53.1 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 Thiele Primary School?
About 796 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 Thiele Primary School has 14.0.
How do Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated and Thiele Primary School rank in SA?
Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated is 83rd of 348 and Thiele Primary School is 164th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.