Moana Primary School vs Noarlunga Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moana Primary School
Seaford · Government primary · R-6
369 students · ICSEA 1018
Noarlunga Downs Primary School
Noarlunga Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
124 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Moana Primary School Seaford SA | Noarlunga Downs Primary School Noarlunga Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #187 of 348 | #264 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2794 of 4,908 | #3792 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 369 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 180 | 60 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 21% |
| Suburb | Seaford 5169 | Noarlunga Downs 5168 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moanaps.sa.edu.au | www.ndownsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 34.8).
- •Moana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noarlunga Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.2).
- •Moana Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 124.
- •Noarlunga Downs Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -21%).
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 Moana Primary School better than Noarlunga Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moana Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 34.8 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 Moana Primary School and Noarlunga Downs Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Noarlunga Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moana Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noarlunga Downs Primary School has 10.9.
How do Moana Primary School and Noarlunga Downs Primary School rank in SA?
Moana Primary School is 187th of 348 and Noarlunga Downs Primary School is 264th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.