Munno Para Primary School vs Playford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Munno Para Primary School
Munno Para · Government primary · U, R-6
305 students · ICSEA 929
Playford Primary School
Craigmore · Government primary · U, R-6
398 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Munno Para Primary School Munno Para SA | Playford Primary School Craigmore SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 348 | #325 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3881 of 4,908 | #4517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 305 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 167 | 201 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 8% |
| Suburb | Munno Para 5115 | Craigmore 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.munnoparaps.sa.edu.au | playfordps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Munno Para Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 24.8).
- •Playford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Munno Para Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Playford Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 305.
- •Munno Para Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -45%).
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 Munno Para Primary School better than Playford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Munno Para Primary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 24.8 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 Munno Para Primary School and Playford Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Munno Para and Craigmore in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Munno Para Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Playford Primary School has 13.0.
How do Munno Para Primary School and Playford Primary School rank in SA?
Munno Para Primary School is 271st of 348 and Playford Primary School is 325th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.