Magill School vs Morialta Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magill School
Magill · Government primary · R-6
744 students · ICSEA 1119
Morialta Secondary College
Rostrevor · Government high school · U, 7-10
570 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Magill School Magill SA | Morialta Secondary College Rostrevor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 348 | #12 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 4,908 | #244 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-10 |
| Students | 744 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 389 | 258 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 43.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Magill 5072 | Rostrevor 5073 |
| Council area | Burnside | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.magillschool.sa.edu.au/ | morialtasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Morialta Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 69.5).
- •Magill School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morialta Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.5).
- •Magill School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 570.
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 Magill School better than Morialta Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Morialta Secondary College ranks higher (71.7 vs 69.5 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 Magill School and Morialta Secondary College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Magill and Rostrevor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magill School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morialta Secondary College has 13.1.
How do Magill School and Morialta Secondary College rank in SA?
Magill School is 63rd of 348 and Morialta Secondary College is 12th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.