Prescott College Southern vs Southern Vales Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.0 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
Southern Vales Christian College
Morphett Vale · Independent combined · R-12
503 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Prescott College Southern Morphett Vale SA | Southern Vales Christian College Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 145 | #59 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #710 of 1,259 | #711 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 707 | 503 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 398 | 275 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 46.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au | svcc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.4 vs 47.4).
- •Southern Vales Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Vales Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.1).
- •Prescott College Southern is the larger school with 707 students compared with 503.
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 Southern Vales Christian College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prescott College Southern and Southern Vales Christian College?
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?
Prescott College Southern has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Vales Christian College has 10.8.
How do Prescott College Southern and Southern Vales Christian College rank in SA?
Prescott College Southern is 58th of 145 and Southern Vales Christian College is 59th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.