Portside Christian College vs Tatachilla Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 41 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Portside Christian College
New Port · Independent combined · R-12
626 students · ICSEA 1067
Tatachilla Lutheran College
Mclaren Vale · Independent combined · R-12
1,103 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Portside Christian College New Port SA | Tatachilla Lutheran College Mclaren Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 145 | #41 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #580 of 1,259 | #540 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 626 | 1,103 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 300 | 566 / 537 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 88.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 42.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | New Port 5015 | Mclaren Vale 5171 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.portside.sa.edu.au | www.tatachilla.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tatachilla Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 53.5).
- •Tatachilla Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tatachilla Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Tatachilla Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 626.
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 Portside Christian College better than Tatachilla Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Tatachilla Lutheran College ranks higher (55.6 vs 53.5 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 Portside Christian College and Tatachilla Lutheran College?
About 41 km in a straight line, between New Port and Mclaren Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Portside Christian College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tatachilla Lutheran College has 12.5.
How do Portside Christian College and Tatachilla Lutheran College rank in SA?
Portside Christian College is 46th of 145 and Tatachilla Lutheran College is 41st of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.