Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School vs St Augustine's Parish School
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School (Wynn Vale) is a independent school and St Augustine's Parish School (Salisbury) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School has 205 students and St Augustine's Parish School has 664 (ACARA 2025). They are about 5.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School (school website) · St Augustine's Parish School (school website)
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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 | Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School | St Augustine's Parish School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Wynn Vale | Salisbury |
| Region | Adelaide - North | Adelaide - North |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Lutheran | Catholic (Dominican) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Foundation to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Oval, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Volleyball | Oval, Library |
| Distance apart | About 5.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is Lutheran; St Augustine's Parish School is Catholic (Dominican).
- Size: St Augustine's Parish School is the larger school, with 459 more students.
- Listed by Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School but not St Augustine's Parish School: Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis and Volleyball.
- Listed by St Augustine's Parish School but not Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School: Library.
History
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School was founded in 1987 in what was then the new subdivision of Wynn Vale, among old vineyards, as a ministry of the Golden Grove Lutheran Church congregation. It was set up alongside Wynn Vale Primary School under an agreement with the State Government, and the two schools still share a library and canteen.
Source: goldengrove.sa.edu.au
St Augustine's Parish School
St Augustine's Parish School began in 1954, when the Dominican Sisters of North Adelaide were invited to open a parish primary school for the fast-growing northern suburbs around the new City of Elizabeth. The sisters first drove out to Salisbury daily to teach in a single three-classroom building.
Source: saps.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and St Augustine's Parish School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School has 205 students and St Augustine's Parish School has 664 (ACARA 2025).
Is Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School or St Augustine's Parish School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School or St Augustine's Parish School?
St Augustine's Parish School is bigger: 664 students against 205 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and St Augustine's Parish School have?
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School has 13.8 students per teacher and St Augustine's Parish School has 13.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School or St Augustine's Parish School?
St Augustine's Parish School is older. Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School was founded in 1987 and St Augustine's Parish School in 1954.
Do Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and St Augustine's Parish School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and St Augustine's Parish School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line: Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is in Wynn Vale and St Augustine's Parish School is in Salisbury.
How do Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School and St Augustine's Parish 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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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