Modbury West School vs Prescott Primary School, Northern
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 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
Prescott Primary School, Northern
Para Vista · Independent primary · R-6
462 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Modbury West School Modbury SA | Prescott Primary School, Northern Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 348 | #27 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2861 of 4,908 | #588 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 264 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 130 | 220 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 72 |
| 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 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Modbury 5092 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.modwest.sa.edu.au | www.prescott.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 47.7).
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.3).
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern is the larger school with 462 students compared with 264.
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern has grown faster over five years (10% vs -34%).
- •Modbury West School is a government school while Prescott Primary School, Northern is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Prescott Primary School, Northern?
On the Success Index, Prescott Primary School, Northern ranks higher (74.4 vs 47.7 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 Prescott Primary School, Northern?
About 1.2 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 Prescott Primary School, Northern has 14.2.
How do Modbury West School and Prescott Primary School, Northern rank in SA?
Modbury West School is 190th of 348 and Prescott Primary School, Northern is 27th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.