Calvary Lutheran Primary School vs Southern Montessori School
Calvary Lutheran Primary School (Morphett Vale) and Southern Montessori School (O'Sullivan Beach) are both independent schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Calvary Lutheran Primary School teaches R-6 and Southern Montessori School teaches R-9. Calvary Lutheran Primary School has 191 students and Southern Montessori School has 230 (ACARA 2025). They are about 3.2 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 | Calvary Lutheran Primary School | Southern Montessori School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Morphett Vale | O'Sullivan Beach |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - South |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-9 |
| Religion | Lutheran | Non-denominational (Montessori education) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (to Year 9) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Oval, Library, Netball, Cricket, Basketball | |
| Distance apart | About 3.2 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Calvary Lutheran Primary School is Lutheran; Southern Montessori School is Non-denominational (Montessori education).
History
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
Southern Montessori School
Southern Montessori School began in 1983 as a preschool, set up by southern suburbs parents who wanted a Montessori education for their children. Numbers grew quickly, a primary school followed in 1989, and in 1995 the school moved to its permanent home at O’Sullivan Beach, which was officially opened in August 1996.
Source: southernmontessori.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Southern Montessori School?
Both are co-educational. Calvary Lutheran Primary School teaches R-6 and Southern Montessori School teaches R-9. Calvary Lutheran Primary School has 191 students and Southern Montessori School has 230 (ACARA 2025).
Is Calvary Lutheran Primary School or Southern Montessori School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Calvary Lutheran Primary School or Southern Montessori School?
Southern Montessori School is bigger: 230 students against 191 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Southern Montessori School have?
Calvary Lutheran Primary School has 12.4 students per teacher and Southern Montessori School has 12.5 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Calvary Lutheran Primary School or Southern Montessori School?
Calvary Lutheran Primary School is older. Calvary Lutheran Primary School was founded in 1983 and Southern Montessori School in 1983.
Do Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Southern Montessori School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Southern Montessori School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line: Calvary Lutheran Primary School is in Morphett Vale and Southern Montessori School is in O'Sullivan Beach.
How do Calvary Lutheran Primary School and Southern Montessori 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