Morphett Vale Primary School vs Para Vista Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Morphett Vale Primary School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
182 students · ICSEA 950
Para Vista Primary School
Para Vista · Government primary · R-6
206 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Morphett Vale Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Para Vista Primary School Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 348 | #273 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4099 of 4,908 | #3894 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 182 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 95 | 102 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 12% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.morphettvaleps.sa.edu.au/ | www.paravistaps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Para Vista Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 30.3).
- •Morphett Vale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Para Vista Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 182.
- •Para Vista Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -31%).
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 Morphett Vale Primary School better than Para Vista Primary School?
On the Success Index, Para Vista Primary School ranks higher (33.3 vs 30.3 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 Morphett Vale Primary School and Para Vista Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Para Vista in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morphett Vale Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Para Vista Primary School has 13.0.
How do Morphett Vale Primary School and Para Vista Primary School rank in SA?
Morphett Vale Primary School is 292nd of 348 and Para Vista Primary School is 273rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.