Angle Vale Primary School vs Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angle Vale Primary School
Angle Vale · Government primary · R-6
383 students · ICSEA 963
Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
Munno Para West · Government combined · U, R-12
1,685 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Angle Vale Primary School Angle Vale SA | Mark Oliphant College (B-12) Munno Para West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 348 | #141 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4398 of 4,908 | #1206 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 383 | 1,685 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 205 | 813 / 872 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 136.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 73.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Angle Vale 5117 | Munno Para West 5115 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avps.sa.edu.au | www.moc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Angle Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 23.2).
- •Angle Vale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.9).
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 383.
- •Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has grown faster over five years (5% vs -19%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Angle Vale Primary School better than Mark Oliphant College (B-12)?
On the Success Index, Angle Vale Primary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 23.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Angle Vale Primary School and Mark Oliphant College (B-12)?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Angle Vale and Munno Para West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angle Vale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has 12.3.
How do Angle Vale Primary School and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) rank in SA?
Angle Vale Primary School is 313th of 348 and Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is 141st of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.