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Moana Primary School vs Seaford Secondary College

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 863 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMoana Primary School
Seaford SA
Seaford Secondary College
Seaford SA
Success Index
49
Lower 50%
33
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#187 of 348#61 of 84
National rank (type)#2794 of 4,908#1107 of 1,472
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangeR-6U, 7-12
Students369829
Girls / boys189 / 180388 / 441
Foundation intake62–
Year 7 cohort–106
Year 12 cohort–104
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-21%+1%
ICSEA
Average 1000
1018962
ICSEA percentile55th30th
Top SEA quarter11%5%
Bottom SEA quarter29%50%
Students per teacher17.213.3
Teaching staff (FTE)21.562.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE)15.439.1
Language background other than English5%9%
Indigenous students1%7%
SuburbSeaford 5169Seaford 5169
Council areaOnkaparingaOnkaparinga
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.moanaps.sa.edu.auwww.seafordhs.sa.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Moana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 33.3).
  • •Moana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Seaford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
  • •Seaford Secondary College is the larger school with 829 students compared with 369.
  • •Seaford Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Seaford Secondary College?

On the Success Index, Moana Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 33.3 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 Moana Primary School and Seaford Secondary College?

About 863 m in a straight line, between Seaford and Seaford in South Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Moana Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaford Secondary College has 13.3.

How do Moana Primary School and Seaford Secondary College rank in SA?

Moana Primary School is 187th of 348 and Seaford Secondary College is 61st of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.