Southern Vales Christian College vs Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 689 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Vales Christian College
Morphett Vale · Independent combined · R-12
503 students · ICSEA 1038
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
Morphett Vale · Independent primary · R-6
151 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Southern Vales Christian College Morphett Vale SA | Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale Morphett Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 145 | #91 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #711 of 1,259 | #1438 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 503 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 228 | 70 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Morphett Vale 5162 | Morphett Vale 5162 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | svcc.sa.edu.au/ | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au/morphettvale |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 47.4).
- •Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Vales Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.9).
- •Southern Vales Christian College is the larger school with 503 students compared with 151.
- •Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has grown faster over five years (25% vs -6%).
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 Southern Vales Christian College better than Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
On the Success Index, Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale ranks higher (65.3 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 Southern Vales Christian College and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Morphett Vale and Morphett Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Vales Christian College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 15.9.
How do Southern Vales Christian College and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale rank in SA?
Southern Vales Christian College is 59th of 145 and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale is 91st of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.