Prescott College Southern vs Reynella East College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prescott College Southern
Morphett Vale · Independent combined · R-12
707 students · ICSEA 1036
Reynella East College
Reynella East · Government combined · U, R-12
1,938 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Prescott College Southern Morphett Vale SA | Reynella East College Reynella East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 145 | #116 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #710 of 1,259 | #1012 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 707 | 1,938 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 398 | 954 / 984 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 167 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 130.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 55.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Reynella East 5161 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au | www.reynellaec.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Prescott College Southern scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 32.6).
- •Prescott College Southern has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College Southern has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Reynella East College is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 707.
- •Reynella East College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -10%).
- •Prescott College Southern is a independent school while Reynella East College is a government 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 Prescott College Southern better than Reynella East College?
On the Success Index, Prescott College Southern ranks higher (47.4 vs 32.6 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 Prescott College Southern and Reynella East College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Reynella East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prescott College Southern has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reynella East College has 14.8.
How do Prescott College Southern and Reynella East College rank in SA?
Prescott College Southern is 58th of 145 and Reynella East College is 116th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.