Vale Park Primary School
Vale Park Primary School is a government primary school in Vale Park, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1097, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 393 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 57% of students have a language background other than English.
Vale Park SA 5081. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Vale Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Vale Park Primary School ranks 61st of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Monica's Parish School, a Catholic primary school 1.0 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. Vale Park Primary School scores 1097, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Vale Park Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Vale Park
Vale Park Primary School is located in Vale Park, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,031/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 2,452.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Vale Park suburb profileSchools near Vale Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Vale Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Marden | 1.1 km | 1041 | 56 lower | 496 |
| Open Access CollegeGovernment Combined · Marden | 1.1 km | 1017 | 80 lower | 4,028 |
| St Andrew's SchoolIndependent Primary · Walkerville | 1.3 km | 1191 | 94 higher | 376 |
| Hampstead Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Greenacres | 1.6 km | 1032 | 65 lower | 243 |
| Walkerville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Walkerville | 1.6 km | 1139 | 42 higher | 548 |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Greenacres | 2.0 km | 1085 | 12 lower | 691 |
| Nailsworth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nailsworth | 2.1 km | 1106 | 9 higher | 548 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vale Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Vale Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Vale Park Primary School offer?
Vale Park Primary School offers R-6.
What is Vale Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Vale Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1097, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Vale Park Primary School?
Vale Park Primary School has 393 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Vale Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Vale Park Primary School are St Monica's Parish School (1.0 km), Marden Senior College (1.1 km), Open Access College (1.1 km).
Where is Vale Park Primary School located?
Vale Park Primary School is located in Vale Park, SA 5081. Visit the school website at http://www.valeparkps.sa.edu.au.