Antonio Catholic School vs Calvary Lutheran Primary School
Antonio Catholic School (Morphett Vale) is a catholic school and Calvary Lutheran Primary School (Morphett Vale) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Antonio Catholic School has 277 students and Calvary Lutheran Primary School has 191 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.6 km apart in a straight line.
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Antonio Catholic School | Calvary Lutheran Primary School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Morphett Vale | Morphett Vale |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - South |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | Oval, Library, Netball, Cricket, Basketball |
| Distance apart | About 2.6 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Antonio Catholic School is Catholic; Calvary Lutheran Primary School is Lutheran.
- Listed by Antonio Catholic School but not Calvary Lutheran Primary School: Soccer, Swimming and Athletics.
- Listed by Calvary Lutheran Primary School but not Antonio Catholic School: Oval, Library and Cricket.
History
Antonio Catholic School
Antonio Catholic School opened in 1975 at Morphett Vale as the first new Catholic school in the Adelaide Archdiocese in a decade. It is named after Herbert and Ethel Antonio, a brother and sister whose gifts of land and money near the parish church laid the foundation for the school.
Source: antonio.catholic.edu.au
Calvary Lutheran Primary School
Calvary Lutheran Primary School was established in 1983 by the Calvary Lutheran Congregation of Morphett Vale, and shares its site with the church and a Lutheran kindergarten.
Source: calvary.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Antonio Catholic School and Calvary Lutheran Primary School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Antonio Catholic School has 277 students and Calvary Lutheran Primary School has 191 (ACARA 2025).
Is Antonio Catholic School or Calvary Lutheran Primary School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Antonio Catholic School or Calvary Lutheran Primary School?
Antonio Catholic School is bigger: 277 students against 191 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Antonio Catholic School and Calvary Lutheran Primary School have?
Antonio Catholic School has 13.0 students per teacher and Calvary Lutheran Primary School has 12.4 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Antonio Catholic School or Calvary Lutheran Primary School?
Antonio Catholic School is older. Antonio Catholic School was founded in 1975 and Calvary Lutheran Primary School in 1983.
Do Antonio Catholic School and Calvary Lutheran Primary School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Antonio Catholic School and Calvary Lutheran Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line: Antonio Catholic School is in Morphett Vale and Calvary Lutheran Primary School is in Morphett Vale.
How do Antonio Catholic School and Calvary Lutheran Primary School fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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School profiles
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology