Open Access College
Open Access College is a government combined school in Marden, SA offering U, R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1017, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 4,028 enrolled students, with approximately 29 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% 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 Open Access College compares
By ICSEA, Open Access College ranks 68th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marden Senior College, a government secondary 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. Open Access College scores 1017, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Marden
Open Access 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 Open Access College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Open Access College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Marden | 0.0 km | 1041 | 24 higher | 496 |
| Vale Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vale Park | 1.1 km | 1097 | 80 higher | 393 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Payneham South | 1.2 km | 1092 | 75 higher | 494 |
| East Adelaide SchoolGovernment Primary · St Peters | 1.6 km | 1117 | 100 higher | 495 |
| St Andrew's SchoolIndependent Primary · Walkerville | 1.9 km | 1191 | 174 higher | 376 |
| Trinity Gardens SchoolGovernment Primary · Trinity Gardens | 1.9 km | 1103 | 86 higher | 695 |
| East Marden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Campbelltown | 2.0 km | 1127 | 110 higher | 548 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Open Access College a government school?
Yes, Open Access College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Open Access College offer?
Open Access College offers U, R-12.
What is Open Access College's ICSEA score?
Open Access College has an ICSEA score of 1017, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Open Access College?
Open Access College has 4,028 enrolled students, with approximately 29 students per teacher.
What schools are near Open Access College?
The nearest schools to Open Access College are Marden Senior College (0.0 km), Felixstow Primary School (0.9 km), Vale Park Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Open Access College located?
Open Access College is located in Marden, SA 5070. Visit the school website at http://www.openaccess.edu.au.