Coorara Primary School vs Morphett Vale East School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 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
Morphett Vale East School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
153 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Coorara Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Morphett Vale East School Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 348 | #328 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3707 of 4,908 | #4583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 233 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 111 | 70 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cooraraps.sa.edu.au | www.mveps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coorara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 23.7).
- •Coorara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morphett Vale East School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Coorara Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 153.
- •Coorara Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -41%).
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 Morphett Vale East School?
On the Success Index, Coorara Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 23.7 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 Coorara Primary School and Morphett Vale East School?
About 1.5 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 Morphett Vale East School has 12.1.
How do Coorara Primary School and Morphett Vale East School rank in SA?
Coorara Primary School is 253rd of 348 and Morphett Vale East School is 328th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.