Freeling Primary School vs Mypolonga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freeling Primary School
Freeling · Government primary · R-6
241 students · ICSEA 990
Mypolonga Primary School
Mypolonga · Government primary · R-6
141 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Freeling Primary School Freeling SA | Mypolonga Primary School Mypolonga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 348 | #217 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3373 of 4,908 | #3237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 241 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 116 | 71 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Freeling 5372 | Mypolonga 5254 |
| Council area | Light | Murray Bridge |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.freelingps.sa.edu.au | mypolongaps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mypolonga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 40.7).
- •Mypolonga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Freeling Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 141.
- •Mypolonga Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -24%).
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 Freeling Primary School better than Mypolonga Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mypolonga Primary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 40.7 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 Freeling Primary School and Mypolonga Primary School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Freeling and Mypolonga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freeling Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mypolonga Primary School has 14.5.
How do Freeling Primary School and Mypolonga Primary School rank in SA?
Freeling Primary School is 233rd of 348 and Mypolonga Primary School is 217th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.