Prescott College Southern vs Woodcroft College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 995 m 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
Woodcroft College
Morphett Vale · Independent combined · R-12
1,534 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Prescott College Southern Morphett Vale SA | Woodcroft College Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 145 | #44 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #710 of 1,259 | #559 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 707 | 1,534 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 398 | 757 / 777 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 129 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 106.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 62.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au | www.woodcroft.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodcroft College scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 47.4).
- •Woodcroft College has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College Southern has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Woodcroft College is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 707.
- •Woodcroft College has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Woodcroft College?
On the Success Index, Woodcroft College ranks higher (54.3 vs 47.4 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 Prescott College Southern and Woodcroft College?
About 995 m 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 Woodcroft College has 14.4.
How do Prescott College Southern and Woodcroft College rank in SA?
Prescott College Southern is 58th of 145 and Woodcroft College is 44th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.