Prescott College Southern vs Woodcroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 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
Woodcroft Primary School
Woodcroft · Government primary · R-6
454 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Prescott College Southern Morphett Vale SA | Woodcroft Primary School Woodcroft SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 145 | #244 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #710 of 1,259 | #3552 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 707 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 398 | 227 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Woodcroft 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au | www.woodcrofps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prescott College Southern scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 38.3).
- •Prescott College Southern has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College Southern has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.6).
- •Prescott College Southern is the larger school with 707 students compared with 454.
- •Prescott College Southern has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -25%).
- •Prescott College Southern is a independent school while Woodcroft Primary School 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 Woodcroft Primary School?
On the Success Index, Prescott College Southern ranks higher (47.4 vs 38.3 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 Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Woodcroft 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 Primary School has 17.6.
How do Prescott College Southern and Woodcroft Primary School rank in SA?
Prescott College Southern is 58th of 145 and Woodcroft Primary School is 244th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.