St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc vs The Hills Christian Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc
Hahndorf · Independent primary · R-6
192 students · ICSEA 1101
The Hills Christian Community School
Verdun · Independent combined · R-12
640 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc Hahndorf SA | The Hills Christian Community School Verdun SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 348 | #19 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #633 of 4,908 | #327 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 192 | 640 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 92 | 314 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hahndorf 5245 | Verdun 5245 |
| Council area | Mount Barker | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmichaels.sa.edu.au | www.hills.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 66.8).
- •St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Hills Christian Community School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •The Hills Christian Community School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 192.
- •The Hills Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -3%).
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 St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc better than The Hills Christian Community School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc ranks higher (74.0 vs 66.8 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 St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc and The Hills Christian Community School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hahndorf and Verdun in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hills Christian Community School has 13.1.
How do St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc and The Hills Christian Community School rank in SA?
St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc is 36th of 348 and The Hills Christian Community School is 19th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.