Munno Para Primary School vs Port Wakefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 74 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
Port Wakefield Primary School
Port Wakefield · Government primary · R-6
33 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Munno Para Primary School Munno Para SA | Port Wakefield Primary School Port Wakefield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3881 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 305 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 167 | 16 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 21% |
| Suburb | Munno Para 5115 | Port Wakefield 5550 |
| Council area | Playford | Wakefield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.munnoparaps.sa.edu.au | www.portwakefieldps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Munno Para Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 30.9).
- •Munno Para Primary School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Wakefield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.5).
- •Munno Para Primary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 33.
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 Port Wakefield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Munno Para Primary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 30.9 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 Port Wakefield Primary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Munno Para and Port Wakefield 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 Port Wakefield Primary School has 9.7.
How do Munno Para Primary School and Port Wakefield Primary School rank in SA?
Munno Para Primary School is 271st of 348 and Port Wakefield Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.