Prescott College Southern vs Southern Vales Christian College
Prescott College Southern (Morphett Vale) and Southern Vales Christian College (Morphett Vale) are both independent schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-12. Prescott College Southern has 707 students and Southern Vales Christian College has 503 (ACARA 2025). They are about 0.9 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Prescott College Southern (school website)
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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 | Prescott College Southern | Southern Vales Christian College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Morphett Vale | Morphett Vale |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - South |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-12 | R-12 |
| Religion | Seventh-day Adventist | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | SACE (VET options) | SACE (VET options) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Oval, Library, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball | Oval, Early learning centre, Library |
| Distance apart | About 0.9 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Prescott College Southern is Seventh-day Adventist; Southern Vales Christian College is Christian.
- Size: Prescott College Southern is the larger school, with 204 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Southern Vales Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 against 12.1, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Prescott College Southern but not Southern Vales Christian College: Gym, Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball.
- Listed by Southern Vales Christian College but not Prescott College Southern: Early learning centre.
History
Prescott College Southern
Prescott College Southern opened in 1977 as Noarlunga Districts Adventist Primary School, with Brian Faull as its first principal and 42 students. It was renamed Prescott Primary Southern in 1990 under principal Christine Clark, who built a strong focus on teaching each child at their own level, and enrolments and buildings grew steadily.
Source: prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au
Southern Vales Christian College
Southern Vales Christian College began in 1980 as Morphett Vale Christian Community School, with 24 students and a few brick buildings. It was started by people who wanted children to keep learning from the Bible after it was removed from public schools, and its original buildings, including the brick administration block, are still in use at Morphett Vale.
Source: svcc.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Prescott College Southern and Southern Vales Christian College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-12. Prescott College Southern has 707 students and Southern Vales Christian College has 503 (ACARA 2025).
Is Prescott College Southern or Southern Vales Christian College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Prescott College Southern or Southern Vales Christian College?
Prescott College Southern is bigger: 707 students against 503 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Prescott College Southern and Southern Vales Christian College have?
Prescott College Southern has 12.1 students per teacher and Southern Vales Christian College has 10.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Prescott College Southern or Southern Vales Christian College?
Prescott College Southern is older. Prescott College Southern was founded in 1977 and Southern Vales Christian College in 1980.
Do Prescott College Southern and Southern Vales Christian College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Prescott College Southern and Southern Vales Christian College?
About 0.9 km in a straight line: Prescott College Southern is in Morphett Vale and Southern Vales Christian College is in Morphett Vale.
How do Prescott College Southern and Southern Vales Christian College 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