Elizabeth North Primary School vs Morphett Vale East School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth North Primary School
Elizabeth North · Government primary · U, R-6
514 students · ICSEA 907
Morphett Vale East School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
153 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Elizabeth North Primary School Elizabeth North SA | Morphett Vale East School Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 348 | #328 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4525 of 4,908 | #4583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 514 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 261 | 70 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth North 5113 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Playford | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eliznthc7.sa.edu.au | www.mveps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.6 vs 23.7).
- •Morphett Vale East School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth North Primary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 153.
- •Elizabeth North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 Elizabeth North Primary School better than Morphett Vale East 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 Elizabeth North Primary School and Morphett Vale East School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth North and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth North Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morphett Vale East School has 12.1.
How do Elizabeth North Primary School and Morphett Vale East School rank in SA?
Elizabeth North Primary School is 326th of 348 and Morphett Vale East School is 328th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.