Marden Senior College
Marden Senior College is a government secondary school in Marden, SA offering U, 11-12. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 496 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Marden SA 5070. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Marden Senior College compares
By ICSEA, Marden Senior College ranks 26th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Open Access College, a government combined school 0.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Marden Senior College scores 1041, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Marden
Marden Senior College is located in Marden, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,518/wk and median rent of $305/wk. Population: 2,645.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Marden suburb profileSchools near Marden Senior College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Marden Senior College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Access CollegeGovernment Combined · Marden | 0.0 km | 1017 | 24 lower | 4,028 |
| Vale Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vale Park | 1.1 km | 1097 | 56 higher | 393 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Payneham South | 1.2 km | 1092 | 51 higher | 494 |
| East Adelaide SchoolGovernment Primary · St Peters | 1.6 km | 1117 | 76 higher | 495 |
| St Andrew's SchoolIndependent Primary · Walkerville | 1.9 km | 1191 | 150 higher | 376 |
| Trinity Gardens SchoolGovernment Primary · Trinity Gardens | 1.9 km | 1103 | 62 higher | 695 |
| East Marden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Campbelltown | 2.0 km | 1127 | 86 higher | 548 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marden Senior College a government school?
Yes, Marden Senior College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Marden Senior College offer?
Marden Senior College offers U, 11-12.
What is Marden Senior College's ICSEA score?
Marden Senior College has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Marden Senior College?
Marden Senior College has 496 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Marden Senior College?
The nearest schools to Marden Senior College are Open Access College (0.0 km), Felixstow Primary School (0.9 km), Vale Park Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Marden Senior College located?
Marden Senior College is located in Marden, SA 5070. Visit the school website at https://www.msc.sa.edu.au.