Pimpala Primary School vs Reynella South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 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 South Primary School
Reynella · Government primary · R-6
150 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Pimpala Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Reynella South Primary School Reynella SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 348 | #241 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3957 of 4,908 | #3474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 254 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 140 | 64 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Reynella 5161 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pimpalaps.sa.edu.au | rss.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Reynella South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 32.4).
- •Pimpala Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reynella South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.5).
- •Pimpala Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 150.
- •Reynella South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Reynella South Primary School ranks higher (39.3 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 South Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and 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 South Primary School has 12.2.
How do Pimpala Primary School and Reynella South Primary School rank in SA?
Pimpala Primary School is 281st of 348 and Reynella South Primary School is 241st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.