Flaxmill School P-6 vs Lonsdale Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flaxmill School P-6
Morphett Vale · Government primary · R-6
358 students · ICSEA 950
Lonsdale Heights Primary School
Christie Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
71 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Flaxmill School P-6 Morphett Vale SA | Lonsdale Heights Primary School Christie Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #256 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3732 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 358 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 186 | 32 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Christie Downs 5164 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flaxmillps.sa.edu.au/ | lonsdaleheightsps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Flaxmill School P-6 scores higher on the Success Index (35.6 vs 34.1).
- •Flaxmill School P-6 has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lonsdale Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.0).
- •Flaxmill School P-6 is the larger school with 358 students compared with 71.
- •Flaxmill School P-6 has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -35%).
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 Flaxmill School P-6 better than Lonsdale Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Flaxmill School P-6 ranks higher (35.6 vs 34.1 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 Flaxmill School P-6 and Lonsdale Heights Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Christie Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flaxmill School P-6 has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lonsdale Heights Primary School has 11.1.
How do Flaxmill School P-6 and Lonsdale Heights Primary School rank in SA?
Flaxmill School P-6 is 256th of 348 and Lonsdale Heights Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.