Coorara Primary School vs Flaxmill School P-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorara Primary School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
233 students · ICSEA 947
Flaxmill School P-6
Morphett Vale · Government primary · R-6
358 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Coorara Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Flaxmill School P-6 Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 348 | #256 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3707 of 4,908 | #3732 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 233 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 111 | 172 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 11% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cooraraps.sa.edu.au | www.flaxmillps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.9 vs 35.6).
- •Flaxmill School P-6 has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Flaxmill School P-6 is the larger school with 358 students compared with 233.
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 Coorara Primary School better than Flaxmill School P-6?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coorara Primary School and Flaxmill School P-6?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorara Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Flaxmill School P-6 has 13.0.
How do Coorara Primary School and Flaxmill School P-6 rank in SA?
Coorara Primary School is 253rd of 348 and Flaxmill School P-6 is 256th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.