Modbury West School vs Para Vista Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Modbury West School
Modbury · Government primary · R-6
264 students · ICSEA 1020
Para Vista Primary School
Para Vista · Government primary · R-6
206 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Modbury West School Modbury SA | Para Vista Primary School Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 348 | #273 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2861 of 4,908 | #3894 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 264 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 130 | 102 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Modbury 5092 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.modwest.sa.edu.au | www.paravistaps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Modbury West School scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 33.3).
- •Modbury West School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Para Vista Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.3).
- •Modbury West School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 206.
- •Para Vista Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -34%).
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 West School better than Para Vista Primary School?
On the Success Index, Modbury West School ranks higher (47.7 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 Modbury West School and Para Vista Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Modbury and Para Vista in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Modbury West School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Para Vista Primary School has 13.0.
How do Modbury West School and Para Vista Primary School rank in SA?
Modbury West School is 190th of 348 and Para Vista Primary School is 273rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.