Modbury South Primary School vs Mount Barker South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Modbury South Primary School
Hope Valley · Government primary · U, R-6
179 students · ICSEA 1011
Mount Barker South Primary School
Mount Barker · Government primary · U, R-6
399 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Modbury South Primary School Hope Valley SA | Mount Barker South Primary School Mount Barker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 348 | #172 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2169 of 4,908 | #2597 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 179 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 101 | 195 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hope Valley 5090 | Mount Barker 5251 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.modsthps.sa.edu.au | www.mtbsouthps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Modbury South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 51.3).
- •Modbury South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.1).
- •Mount Barker South Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 179.
- •Mount Barker South Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -1%).
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 Modbury South Primary School better than Mount Barker South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Modbury South Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 51.3 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 Modbury South Primary School and Mount Barker South Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Hope Valley and Mount Barker in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Modbury South Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Barker South Primary School has 16.1.
How do Modbury South Primary School and Mount Barker South Primary School rank in SA?
Modbury South Primary School is 147th of 348 and Mount Barker South Primary School is 172nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.