Tatachilla Lutheran College vs Willunga Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tatachilla Lutheran College
Mclaren Vale · Independent combined · R-12
1,103 students · ICSEA 1068
Willunga Waldorf School
Willunga · Independent combined · R-12
390 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Tatachilla Lutheran College Mclaren Vale SA | Willunga Waldorf School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 145 | #38 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #540 of 1,259 | #523 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,103 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 537 | 217 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 102 | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mclaren Vale 5171 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tatachilla.sa.edu.au/ | wws.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.6 vs 56.5).
- •Willunga Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tatachilla Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 390.
- •Willunga Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 1%).
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 Tatachilla Lutheran College better than Willunga Waldorf School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Tatachilla Lutheran College and Willunga Waldorf School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Mclaren Vale and Willunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tatachilla Lutheran College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willunga Waldorf School has 12.3.
How do Tatachilla Lutheran College and Willunga Waldorf School rank in SA?
Tatachilla Lutheran College is 41st of 145 and Willunga Waldorf School is 38th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.