Pimpala Primary School vs Southern Vales Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 579 m 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
Southern Vales Christian College
Morphett Vale · Independent combined · R-12
503 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Pimpala Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Southern Vales Christian College Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 348 | #59 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3957 of 4,908 | #711 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 254 | 503 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 140 | 275 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 46.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pimpalaps.sa.edu.au | svcc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Vales Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 32.4).
- •Southern Vales Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Vales Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.5).
- •Southern Vales Christian College is the larger school with 503 students compared with 254.
- •Southern Vales Christian College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -34%).
- •Pimpala Primary School is a government school while Southern Vales Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Southern Vales Christian College?
On the Success Index, Southern Vales Christian College ranks higher (47.4 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 Southern Vales Christian College?
About 579 m in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimpala Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Vales Christian College has 10.8.
How do Pimpala Primary School and Southern Vales Christian College rank in SA?
Pimpala Primary School is 281st of 348 and Southern Vales Christian College is 59th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.