Coromandel Valley Primary School vs Vale Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coromandel Valley Primary School
Coromandel Valley · Government primary · R-6
483 students · ICSEA 1097
Vale Park Primary School
Vale Park · Government primary · R-6
393 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Coromandel Valley Primary School Coromandel Valley SA | Vale Park Primary School Vale Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 348 | #62 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1064 of 4,908 | #1053 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 483 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 237 | 185 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coromandel Valley 5051 | Vale Park 5081 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coromandps.sa.edu.au | www.valeparkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.4 vs 69.6).
- •Vale Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.4).
- •Coromandel Valley Primary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 393.
- •Coromandel Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
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 Coromandel Valley Primary School better than Vale Park Primary School?
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 Coromandel Valley Primary School and Vale Park Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Coromandel Valley and Vale Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coromandel Valley Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vale Park Primary School has 16.1.
How do Coromandel Valley Primary School and Vale Park Primary School rank in SA?
Coromandel Valley Primary School is 64th of 348 and Vale Park Primary School is 62nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.