Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is an independent primary school in Para Vista, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1089, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Para Vista SA 5093. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista ranks 74th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Para Vista Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista scores 1089, above average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Para Vista
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is located in Para Vista, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,276/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 3,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Para Vista suburb profileSchools near Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 0.4 km | 950 | 139 lower | 206 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 0.7 km | 1083 | 6 lower | 462 |
| Modbury West SchoolGovernment Primary · Modbury | 1.0 km | 1020 | 69 lower | 264 |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 1.1 km | 963 | 126 lower | 596 |
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.5 km | 981 | 108 lower | 268 |
| Ingle Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 2.2 km | 967 | 122 lower | 454 |
| Para Hills SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills | 2.3 km | 978 | 111 lower | 269 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista a government school?
No, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista offers R-6.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has an ICSEA score of 1089, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista are Para Vista Primary School (0.4 km), Prescott Primary School, Northern (0.7 km), Modbury West School (1.0 km).
Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista located?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista is located in Para Vista, SA 5093. Visit the school website at https://gspv.sa.edu.au/.