Pimpala Primary School vs Reynella Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pimpala Primary School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · R-6
254 students · ICSEA 981
Reynella Primary School
Old Reynella · Government primary · R-6
430 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Pimpala Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Reynella Primary School Old Reynella SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 348 | #222 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3957 of 4,908 | #3257 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 254 | 430 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 140 | 213 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Old Reynella 5161 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pimpalaps.sa.edu.au | www.reynellaps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Reynella Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 32.4).
- •Reynella Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reynella Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •Reynella Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 254.
- •Reynella Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -34%).
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 Pimpala Primary School better than Reynella Primary School?
On the Success Index, Reynella Primary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 32.4 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 Pimpala Primary School and Reynella Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Old Reynella in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimpala Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reynella Primary School has 15.5.
How do Pimpala Primary School and Reynella Primary School rank in SA?
Pimpala Primary School is 281st of 348 and Reynella Primary School is 222nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.