Antonio Catholic School vs Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
Antonio Catholic School (Morphett Vale) is a catholic school and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale (Morphett Vale) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Antonio Catholic School has 277 students and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 151 (ACARA 2025). They are about 1.7 km apart in a straight line.
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Antonio Catholic School | Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Morphett Vale | Morphett Vale |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - South |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | Primary (no senior years) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | Early learning centre |
| Distance apart | About 1.7 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Antonio Catholic School is Catholic; Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale is Christian.
- Size: Antonio Catholic School is the larger school, with 126 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Antonio Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 against 15.9, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Antonio Catholic School but not Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale: Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming and Athletics.
- Listed by Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale but not Antonio Catholic School: Early learning centre.
History
Antonio Catholic School
Antonio Catholic School opened in 1975 at Morphett Vale as the first new Catholic school in the Adelaide Archdiocese in a decade. It is named after Herbert and Ethel Antonio, a brother and sister whose gifts of land and money near the parish church laid the foundation for the school.
Source: antonio.catholic.edu.au
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale was founded in 1994 after the elders of Shekinah Christian Fellowship (now Gateway Church) asked Sunrise to start a school in Adelaide’s south. It began in a few classrooms where the early learning centre now stands.
Source: sunrise.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Antonio Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Antonio Catholic School has 277 students and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 151 (ACARA 2025).
Is Antonio Catholic School or Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Antonio Catholic School or Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
Antonio Catholic School is bigger: 277 students against 151 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Antonio Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale have?
Antonio Catholic School has 13.0 students per teacher and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale has 15.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Antonio Catholic School or Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
Antonio Catholic School is older. Antonio Catholic School was founded in 1975 and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale in 1994.
Do Antonio Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Antonio Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale?
About 1.7 km in a straight line: Antonio Catholic School is in Morphett Vale and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale is in Morphett Vale.
How do Antonio Catholic School and Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology