Hallett Cove South Primary School vs Morphett Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallett Cove South Primary School
Hallett Cove · Government primary · U, R-6
77 students · ICSEA 989
Morphett Vale Primary School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
182 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Hallett Cove South Primary School Hallett Cove SA | Morphett Vale Primary School Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #292 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4099 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 77 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 37 | 87 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 11% |
| Suburb | Hallett Cove 5158 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Marion | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcsps.sa.edu.au | www.morphettvaleps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 30.3).
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallett Cove South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.4).
- •Morphett Vale Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 77.
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 Hallett Cove South Primary School better than Morphett Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hallett Cove South Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 30.3 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 Hallett Cove South Primary School and Morphett Vale Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hallett Cove and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallett Cove South Primary School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morphett Vale Primary School has 11.4.
How do Hallett Cove South Primary School and Morphett Vale Primary School rank in SA?
Hallett Cove South Primary School is unranked and Morphett Vale Primary School is 292nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.