Crystal Brook Primary School vs Moorak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 551 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Brook Primary School
Crystal Brook · Government primary · R-6
106 students · ICSEA 977
Moorak Primary School
Moorak · Government primary · R-6
117 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Crystal Brook Primary School Crystal Brook SA | Moorak Primary School Moorak SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 348 | #243 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3306 of 4,908 | #3489 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 106 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 45 | 52 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Crystal Brook 5523 | Moorak 5291 |
| Council area | Port Pirie | Grant |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.crystalbps.sa.edu.au | www.moorakps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Crystal Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 39.1).
- •Crystal Brook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crystal Brook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.6).
- •Moorak Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 106.
- •Moorak Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -37%).
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 Crystal Brook Primary School better than Moorak Primary School?
On the Success Index, Crystal Brook Primary School ranks higher (41.7 vs 39.1 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 Crystal Brook Primary School and Moorak Primary School?
About 551 km in a straight line, between Crystal Brook and Moorak in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crystal Brook Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorak Primary School has 13.6.
How do Crystal Brook Primary School and Moorak Primary School rank in SA?
Crystal Brook Primary School is 231st of 348 and Moorak Primary School is 243rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.