Encounter Lutheran College
Encounter Lutheran College is an independent combined school in Victor Harbor, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1048, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 748 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Victor Harbor SA 5211. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Encounter Lutheran College compares
By ICSEA, Encounter Lutheran College ranks 49th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Victor Harbor Primary School, a government primary school 1.8 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. Encounter Lutheran College scores 1048, near average.
Enrolment and location
Encounter Lutheran College 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 Victor Harbor
Encounter Lutheran College is located in Victor Harbor, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $882/wk and median rent of $267/wk. Population: 4,520.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Victor Harbor suburb profileSchools near Encounter Lutheran College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Encounter Lutheran College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Harbor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Victor Harbor | 1.8 km | 963 | 85 lower | 454 |
| Port Elliot Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Elliot | 3.7 km | 990 | 58 lower | 351 |
| Victor Harbor High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Victor Harbor | 3.8 km | 974 | 74 lower | 633 |
| Investigator CollegeIndependent Combined · Victor Harbor | 4.5 km | 1065 | 17 higher | 668 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Encounter Lutheran College a government school?
No, Encounter Lutheran College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Encounter Lutheran College offer?
Encounter Lutheran College offers R-12.
What is Encounter Lutheran College's ICSEA score?
Encounter Lutheran College has an ICSEA score of 1048, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Encounter Lutheran College?
Encounter Lutheran College has 748 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Encounter Lutheran College?
The nearest schools to Encounter Lutheran College are Victor Harbor Primary School (1.8 km), Port Elliot Primary School (3.7 km), Victor Harbor High School (3.8 km).
Where is Encounter Lutheran College located?
Encounter Lutheran College is located in Victor Harbor, SA 5211. Visit the school website at http://www.encounter.sa.edu.au.