Frances Primary School vs Pimpala Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 281 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Primary School
Frances · Government primary · R-6
26 students · ICSEA 981
Pimpala Primary School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · R-6
254 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Frances Primary School Frances SA | Pimpala Primary School Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #281 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3957 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 26 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 16 | 114 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Frances 5262 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Naracoorte Lucindale | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.francesps.sa.edu.au | www.pimpalaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frances Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.9 vs 32.4).
- •Frances Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 16.5).
- •Pimpala Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 26.
- •Frances Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -34%).
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 Frances Primary School better than Pimpala Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frances Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 32.4 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 Frances Primary School and Pimpala Primary School?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Frances and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frances Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimpala Primary School has 16.5.
How do Frances Primary School and Pimpala Primary School rank in SA?
Frances Primary School is unranked and Pimpala Primary School is 281st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.