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McLaren Vale Primary School
McLaren Vale Primary School is a government primary school in Mclaren Vale, South Australia, teaching year levels R-6 to 521 students.
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ICSEA reflects the socio-educational background of students at this school - it is an intake measure, not a teaching quality or outcomes ranking. National average is 1000. Range is roughly 500–1300. This school's ICSEA places it above 55% of Australian schools.
McLaren Vale Primary School had 521 students in 2025, compared with 492 in 2016 (up 6%).
Total enrolments as reported to ACARA each August. A year marked "-" was not published for this school. Enrolment counts how many students attend, not how good a school is. Source: ACARA School Profile 2008-2025 (Data Access Program).
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Questions about McLaren Vale Primary School
How many students go to McLaren Vale Primary School?
McLaren Vale Primary School has 521 students enrolled (264 boys and 257 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does McLaren Vale Primary School teach?
McLaren Vale Primary School teaches year levels R-6. ACARA lists it as a primary school.
Is McLaren Vale Primary School a government or non-government school?
McLaren Vale Primary School is a government school in Mclaren Vale, South Australia.
What does the ICSEA of 1018 at McLaren Vale Primary School mean?
ICSEA, the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage, describes the family background of the students enrolled at a school, such as parents' education and occupation. The national average is 1000. McLaren Vale Primary School has an ICSEA of 1018, which places it above 55% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near McLaren Vale Primary School?
9 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for McLaren Vale, the statistical area around the school. Services are matched by suburb name.
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Source: ACARA School Profile & School Location 2025 (Data Access Program). VIC, NSW and QLD government catchment zones from DET School Zones 2027, NSW DoE School Intake Zones 2026 and Queensland Department of Education state school catchments 2026 (CC BY 4.0). ICSEA is a socio-educational intake index - it measures student background, not teaching quality or outcomes. Methodology →