Prescott College Southern vs Trinity College Blakeview
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 48 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
Trinity College Blakeview
Blakeview · Independent combined · R-10
635 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Prescott College Southern Morphett Vale SA | Trinity College Blakeview Blakeview SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 145 | #76 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #710 of 1,259 | #813 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-10 |
| Students | 707 | 635 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 398 | 308 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Blakeview 5114 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prescott College Southern scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 42.7).
- •Trinity College Blakeview has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College Southern has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.7).
- •Prescott College Southern is the larger school with 707 students compared with 635.
- •Trinity College Blakeview has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -10%).
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 Trinity College Blakeview?
On the Success Index, Prescott College Southern ranks higher (47.4 vs 42.7 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 Trinity College Blakeview?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Blakeview in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prescott College Southern has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College Blakeview has 14.7.
How do Prescott College Southern and Trinity College Blakeview rank in SA?
Prescott College Southern is 58th of 145 and Trinity College Blakeview is 76th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.