Pimpala Primary School vs Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.0 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
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
Morphett Vale · Independent primary · R-6
151 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Pimpala Primary School Morphett Vale SA | Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 348 | #91 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3957 of 4,908 | #1438 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 254 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 140 | 70 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pimpalaps.sa.edu.au | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au/morphettvale |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 32.4).
- •Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Pimpala Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 151.
- •Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has grown faster over five years (25% vs -34%).
- •Pimpala Primary School is a government school while Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale 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 Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
On the Success Index, Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale ranks higher (65.3 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 Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
About 1.0 km 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 Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 15.9.
How do Pimpala Primary School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale rank in SA?
Pimpala Primary School is 281st of 348 and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale is 91st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.