Long Street Primary School vs Morgan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 227 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Long Street Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · R-6
140 students · ICSEA 895
Morgan Primary School
Morgan · Government primary · R-6
37 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Long Street Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA | Morgan Primary School Morgan SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #337 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4684 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 140 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 72 | 14 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -49% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Whyalla Norrie 5608 | Morgan 5320 |
| Council area | Whyalla | Mid Murray |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.longstps.sa.edu.au | www.morganps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morgan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.3 vs 22.0).
- •Morgan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (896 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morgan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.7).
- •Long Street Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 37.
- •Morgan Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -49%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Street Primary School better than Morgan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Morgan Primary School ranks higher (23.3 vs 22.0 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 Long Street Primary School and Morgan Primary School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Whyalla Norrie and Morgan in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Long Street Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morgan Primary School has 7.3.
How do Long Street Primary School and Morgan Primary School rank in SA?
Long Street Primary School is 337th of 348 and Morgan Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.