McDonald Park School
McDonald Park School is a government primary school in Mount Gambier, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 379 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Mount Gambier SA 5290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How McDonald Park School compares
By ICSEA, McDonald Park School ranks 343rd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Martins Lutheran College, an independent combined school 0.7 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. McDonald Park School scores 948, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For McDonald Park School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Mount Gambier
McDonald Park School is located in Mount Gambier, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,197/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 25,591.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Gambier suburb profileSchools near McDonald Park School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs McDonald Park School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Gambier | 0.7 km | 1028 | 80 higher | 810 |
| Reidy Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Gambier | 2.1 km | 990 | 42 higher | 474 |
| Grant High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Gambier | 2.4 km | 954 | 6 higher | 978 |
| Mount Gambier High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Gambier | 2.4 km | 946 | 2 lower | 778 |
| Tenison Woods CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Gambier | 3.4 km | 1031 | 83 higher | 1,552 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McDonald Park School a government school?
Yes, McDonald Park School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does McDonald Park School offer?
McDonald Park School offers U, R-6.
What is McDonald Park School's ICSEA score?
McDonald Park School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend McDonald Park School?
McDonald Park School has 379 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near McDonald Park School?
The nearest schools to McDonald Park School are St Martins Lutheran College (0.7 km), OneSchool Global SA - Mount Gambier Campus (1.0 km), Melaleuca Park Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is McDonald Park School located?
McDonald Park School is located in Mount Gambier, SA 5290. Visit the school website at http://www.mcparkr7.sa.edu.au.