Independent co-ed combined school (R–12) in Tanunda, SA; 816 students.
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Faith Lutheran College is also known as FLC Tanunda.
19.3% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #9 of 11 South Australia schools.
Faith Lutheran College has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.9/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1060, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Faith Lutheran College, Year 3 students averaged 384 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 462, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 539, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 569, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Faith Lutheran College is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 816 students. It offers education for years R-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Faith Lutheran College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 100%.
Faith Lutheran College is located in Tanunda, SA, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1060 (72nd percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.