East Torrens Primary School vs Morialta Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Torrens Primary School
Hectorville · Government primary · U, R-6
350 students · ICSEA 1073
Morialta Secondary College
Rostrevor · Government high school · U, 7-10
570 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | East Torrens Primary School Hectorville SA | Morialta Secondary College Rostrevor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 348 | #12 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #735 of 4,908 | #244 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-10 |
| Students | 350 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 184 | 258 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 43.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hectorville 5073 | Rostrevor 5073 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.etorrensps.sa.edu.au | morialtasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •East Torrens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 71.7).
- •Morialta Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morialta Secondary College is the larger school with 570 students compared with 350.
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 East Torrens Primary School better than Morialta Secondary College?
On the Success Index, East Torrens Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 71.7 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 East Torrens Primary School and Morialta Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hectorville and Rostrevor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Torrens Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morialta Secondary College has 13.1.
How do East Torrens Primary School and Morialta Secondary College rank in SA?
East Torrens Primary School is 41st of 348 and Morialta Secondary College is 12th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.