Kongorong Primary School vs Morphett Vale East School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 358 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kongorong Primary School
Kongorong · Government primary · R-6
19 students · ICSEA 911
Morphett Vale East School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
153 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Kongorong Primary School Kongorong SA | Morphett Vale East School Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #328 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 19 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 10 | 70 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 16% |
| Suburb | Kongorong 5291 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Grant | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kongoc7.sa.edu.au | www.mveps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Morphett Vale East School scores higher on the Success Index (23.7 vs 14.0).
- •Kongorong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (911 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morphett Vale East School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 19.
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 Kongorong Primary School better than Morphett Vale East School?
On the Success Index, Morphett Vale East School ranks higher (23.7 vs 14.0 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 Kongorong Primary School and Morphett Vale East School?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Kongorong and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Kongorong Primary School and Morphett Vale East School rank in SA?
Kongorong Primary School is unranked and Morphett Vale East School is 328th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.