St Martins Lutheran College

Mount Gambier, South Australia · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 71.3%

St Martins Lutheran College is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Mount Gambier, South Australia. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 7th among private regional schools in South Australia.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support15 / 20Leading

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture15 / 20Leading

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff14 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation14 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability13 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
784
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
Location
Mount Gambier, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

102828 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    410(-28)
    Writing
    418(-24)
    Spelling
    418(-15)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    400(-48)
    Numeracy
    394(-42)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    469(-52)
    Writing
    473(-35)
    Spelling
    480(-30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    469(-63)
    Numeracy
    476(-48)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    515(-51)
    Writing
    520(-49)
    Spelling
    520(-40)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    526(-43)
    Numeracy
    521(-55)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    539(-57)
    Writing
    567(-44)
    Spelling
    551(-35)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    533(-61)
    Numeracy
    550(-55)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does St Martins Lutheran College teach?

St Martins Lutheran College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is St Martins Lutheran College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Martins Lutheran College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St Martins Lutheran College in?

St Martins Lutheran College is classified as Independent.

Does St Martins Lutheran College offer boarding?

No, St Martins Lutheran College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Martins Lutheran College?

St Martins Lutheran College has 784 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Martins Lutheran College?

St Martins Lutheran College's student to teacher ratio is 11.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Martins Lutheran College sit in?

St Martins Lutheran College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is St Martins Lutheran College's strongest area on Schools360?

St Martins Lutheran College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Leading tier.

Where does St Martins Lutheran College rank?

St Martins Lutheran College ranks 7th among private regional schools in South Australia.

Where is St Martins Lutheran College located?

St Martins Lutheran College is located in Mount Gambier, South Australia.