Sandy Creek Primary School vs St Jakobi Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Creek Primary School
Cockatoo Valley · Government primary · R-6
93 students · ICSEA 993
St Jakobi Lutheran School
Lyndoch · Independent primary · R-6
148 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Sandy Creek Primary School Cockatoo Valley SA | St Jakobi Lutheran School Lyndoch SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 348 | #148 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3123 of 4,908 | #2174 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 93 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 57 | 71 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cockatoo Valley 5351 | Lyndoch 5351 |
| Council area | Barossa | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sandycrkps.sa.edu.au | www.stjakobi.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Jakobi Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 44.4).
- •St Jakobi Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Jakobi Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •St Jakobi Lutheran School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 93.
- •Sandy Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -2%).
- •Sandy Creek Primary School is a government school while St Jakobi 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 Sandy Creek Primary School better than St Jakobi Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, St Jakobi Lutheran School ranks higher (56.9 vs 44.4 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 Sandy Creek Primary School and St Jakobi Lutheran School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cockatoo Valley and Lyndoch in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sandy Creek Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jakobi Lutheran School has 12.3.
How do Sandy Creek Primary School and St Jakobi Lutheran School rank in SA?
Sandy Creek Primary School is 213th of 348 and St Jakobi Lutheran School is 148th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.