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Super SA vs Vision Super

Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.

By SuperGuru Group · Research checked 11 September 2026 · Historical APRA figures to 30 June 2026

Super SA

Restricted public sector fund

Super SA provides South Australian public sector schemes with different tax rules, including Triple S and Super SA Select.

Membership

Eligibility depends on SA public sector employment or an eligible existing-member relationship. Some spouses can join Triple S. Limited access to Select continues for qualifying members working outside the SA Government.

Vision Super

Industry fund

Vision Super now includes the former Active Super membership. Its current products need to be read alongside the transfer notices, because the merger did not make every historical option or insurance arrangement identical.

Membership

The fund has Super Saver and Personal products, plus existing defined benefit and retirement arrangements. Eligibility and insurance can differ by product.

Compare fees and investment returns

Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.

APRA product data to 30 June 2026
MeasureChoose an investment optionVision MySuper
Return basisChoose an optionMySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative member
3-year return, per yearChoose an option9.16%
5-year return, per yearChoose an option6.69%
7-year return, per yearChoose an option7.59%
10-year return, per yearChoose an option8.14%
APRA strategic growth allocationChoose an option76.58%
Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000Choose an option$305 a year (0.61%)
Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total)Choose an option$115 a year
2026 performance testChoose an optionPass
New-member status at reporting dateCheck the current product eligibility rulesCheck the current product eligibility rules

Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.

Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.

How the products differ

Super SA and Vision Super: product features and conditions
What to compareSuper SAVision Super
Membership and access

Eligibility depends on SA public sector employment or an eligible existing-member relationship. Some spouses can join Triple S. Limited access to Select continues for qualifying members working outside the SA Government.

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The fund has Super Saver and Personal products, plus existing defined benefit and retirement arrangements. Eligibility and insurance can differ by product.

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Accounts and products

Triple S and Super SA Select. Closed defined benefit and retirement products need separate assessments.

Triple S

Super SA Select

Flexible Rollover Product

Super SA Income Stream

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Super Saver, Personal, pension and transition-to-retirement products, with existing defined benefit arrangements.

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Investment choices

Balanced for Triple S

Triple S has nine options, including indexed, diversified and Cash choices, on the current official product page. Select has its own menu.

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A range of diversified and single-asset choices. Some former Active products retain their own history and disclosures. Vision's Diversified Bonds option closed in June 2026, while the former Active Managed Cash option was consolidated in October 2025.

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Insurance

Triple S provides eligible members with death, TPD and income protection. Select members retain their insurance through Triple S.

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The fund publishes separate insurance documents for Super Saver and Personal. Employment type, including casual employment, can affect the application process.

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Comparing investment performance

Separate Triple S from Select and avoid comparing pre-tax and after-tax balances as if they were equivalent.

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Vision publishes separate performance information where needed for former Active options. Its notes distinguish super, transition-to-retirement and retirement pension returns because their tax treatment differs.

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Retirement income

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

Pension and transition-to-retirement accounts are available. Existing lifetime or defined benefit pensions require their own scheme information.

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Advice and support

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

Vision Super Financial Planners can help with super and pension questions. The tailored-advice schedule sets out which services carry a fee.

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Fee details to check

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

Use the current PDS for your product, not an old Active Super cost estimate. Former Active members should check their transfer notice and current statement.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on Super SA

Editorial assessment

Tax timing is central to this comparison. Triple S can show a balance that still contains tax payable when money leaves. Compare the spendable retirement outcome, including any rollover tax, alongside fees and investments.

Who might put it on their shortlist

  • Eligible SA Government employees choosing between their available schemes.
  • Existing members checking how contributions work after leaving the public sector.

What deserves a closer look

  • Triple S is tax-deferred, not tax-free.
  • Moving untaxed money to Select or another taxed fund can trigger tax at transfer.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on Vision Super

Editorial assessment

Especially relevant for existing Vision or former Active members assessing their current arrangements and comparing alternatives.

What deserves a closer look

  • A merged legal fund can still contain materially different product histories.
  • Check whether an old investment option still exists before building a comparison around it.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

Before choosing between Super SA and Vision Super

Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.

Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.

Read the full Super SA profile · Read the full Vision Super profile · Choose another comparison

Sources for Super SA

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. Super SA Triple S
  2. Super SA explains Triple S tax deferral
  3. Super SA Select comparison
  4. Super SA eligibility outside government

Sources for Vision Super

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. Investment performance and Active transfer notes
  2. Significant event notices
  3. Insurance management
  4. Transition to retirement
  5. Tailored advice