Morphett Vale Primary School vs Pimpala Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 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
Pimpala Primary School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · R-6
254 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Morphett Vale Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Pimpala Primary School Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 348 | #281 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4099 of 4,908 | #3957 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 182 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 95 | 114 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.morphettvaleps.sa.edu.au/ | www.pimpalaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pimpala Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.4 vs 30.3).
- •Pimpala Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morphett Vale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.5).
- •Pimpala Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 182.
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 Pimpala Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pimpala Primary School ranks higher (32.4 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 Pimpala Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Morphett Vale 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 Pimpala Primary School has 16.5.
How do Morphett Vale Primary School and Pimpala Primary School rank in SA?
Morphett Vale Primary School is 292nd of 348 and Pimpala Primary School is 281st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.