McAuley Community School
McAuley Community School is a Catholic primary school in Hove, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1099, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 451 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Hove SA 5048. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How McAuley Community School compares
By ICSEA, McAuley Community School ranks 55th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brighton Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. McAuley Community School scores 1099, above average.
Enrolment and location
McAuley Community School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Hove
McAuley Community School is located in Hove, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,479/wk and median rent of $328/wk. Population: 3,189.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hove suburb profileSchools near McAuley Community School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs McAuley Community School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 0.8 km | 1077 | 22 lower | 726 |
| Brighton Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Brighton | 0.9 km | 1071 | 28 lower | 1,737 |
| Paringa Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Brighton | 1.2 km | 1101 | 2 higher | 515 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Combined · Somerton Park | 1.7 km | 1083 | 16 lower | 2,033 |
| Warradale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warradale | 1.9 km | 1032 | 67 lower | 286 |
| Seacliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seacliff | 2.9 km | 1094 | 5 lower | 356 |
| Stella Maris Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Seacombe Gardens | 2.9 km | 1086 | 13 lower | 429 |
| Glenelg Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenelg East | 3.0 km | 1078 | 21 lower | 613 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McAuley Community School a government school?
No, McAuley Community School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does McAuley Community School offer?
McAuley Community School offers R-6.
What is McAuley Community School's ICSEA score?
McAuley Community School has an ICSEA score of 1099, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend McAuley Community School?
McAuley Community School has 451 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near McAuley Community School?
The nearest schools to McAuley Community School are Brighton Primary School (0.8 km), Brighton Secondary School (0.9 km), Paringa Park Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is McAuley Community School located?
McAuley Community School is located in Hove, SA 5048. Visit the school website at http://www.mcs.catholic.edu.au.