Lobethal Lutheran School vs The Hills Montessori School
Lobethal Lutheran School (Lobethal) and The Hills Montessori School (Aldgate) are both independent schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Lobethal Lutheran School teaches R-6 and The Hills Montessori School teaches R-9. Lobethal Lutheran School has 78 students and The Hills Montessori School has 133 (ACARA 2025). They are about 16.7 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Lobethal Lutheran School (school website) · The Hills Montessori 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 | Lobethal Lutheran School | The Hills Montessori School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Lobethal | Aldgate |
| Region | Adelaide - Central and Hills | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| 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) |
| Distance apart | About 16.7 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Lobethal Lutheran School is Lutheran; The Hills Montessori School is Non-denominational (Montessori education).
- Smaller ratio: The Hills Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 against 11.6, ACARA 2025).
History
Lobethal Lutheran School
Lobethal Lutheran School was established in 1842 by the Lobethal Lutheran congregation to educate the children of its community. Like other Lutheran schools in South Australia it closed during the First World War, in 1917, and reopened in 1930.
Source: lls.sa.edu.au
The Hills Montessori School
The Hills Montessori School was established in 1978. It is an independent school run by parents and staff in a bush setting at Aldgate, and teaches on Montessori principles.
Source: montessori.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Lobethal Lutheran School and The Hills Montessori School?
Both are co-educational. Lobethal Lutheran School teaches R-6 and The Hills Montessori School teaches R-9. Lobethal Lutheran School has 78 students and The Hills Montessori School has 133 (ACARA 2025).
Is Lobethal Lutheran School or The Hills Montessori School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Lobethal Lutheran School or The Hills Montessori School?
The Hills Montessori School is bigger: 133 students against 78 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Lobethal Lutheran School and The Hills Montessori School have?
Lobethal Lutheran School has 11.6 students per teacher and The Hills Montessori School has 10.6 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Lobethal Lutheran School or The Hills Montessori School?
Lobethal Lutheran School is older. Lobethal Lutheran School was founded in 1842 and The Hills Montessori School in 1978.
Do Lobethal Lutheran School and The Hills Montessori School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Lobethal Lutheran School and The Hills Montessori School?
About 16.7 km in a straight line: Lobethal Lutheran School is in Lobethal and The Hills Montessori School is in Aldgate.
How do Lobethal Lutheran School and The Hills 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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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