McLaren Vale Primary School
McLaren Vale Primary School is a government primary school in Mclaren Vale, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1018, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 521 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Mclaren Vale SA 5171. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How McLaren Vale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, McLaren Vale Primary School ranks 193rd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tatachilla Lutheran College, an independent combined school 1.6 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. McLaren Vale Primary School scores 1018, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For McLaren Vale Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Mclaren Vale
McLaren Vale Primary School is located in McLaren Vale, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,331/wk and median rent of $328/wk. Population: 4,061.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
McLaren Vale suburb profileSchools near McLaren Vale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs McLaren Vale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatachilla Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Mclaren Vale | 1.6 km | 1068 | 50 higher | 1,103 |
| Seaford Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford Rise | 4.2 km | 977 | 41 lower | 369 |
| Old Noarlunga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Old Noarlunga | 4.2 km | 999 | 19 lower | 155 |
| Seaford Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Seaford | 5.2 km | 962 | 56 lower | 829 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McLaren Vale Primary School a government school?
Yes, McLaren Vale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does McLaren Vale Primary School offer?
McLaren Vale Primary School offers R-6.
What is McLaren Vale Primary School's ICSEA score?
McLaren Vale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1018, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend McLaren Vale Primary School?
McLaren Vale Primary School has 521 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near McLaren Vale Primary School?
The nearest schools to McLaren Vale Primary School are Tatachilla Lutheran College (1.6 km), Seaford Rise Primary School (4.2 km), Old Noarlunga Primary School (4.2 km).
Where is McLaren Vale Primary School located?
McLaren Vale Primary School is located in Mclaren Vale, SA 5171. Visit the school website at http://www.mclarenvps.sa.edu.au.