All Saints Catholic Primary School vs McLaren Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Seaford · Catholic primary · R-6
536 students · ICSEA 1017
McLaren Vale Primary School
Mclaren Vale · Government primary · R-6
521 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | All Saints Catholic Primary School Seaford SA | McLaren Vale Primary School Mclaren Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #182 of 348 | #189 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2760 of 4,908 | #2826 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 536 | 521 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 268 | 257 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Seaford 5169 | Mclaren Vale 5171 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.allsaints.catholic.edu.au | www.mclarenvps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.1 vs 48.2).
- •McLaren Vale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Saints Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.2).
- •All Saints Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 521.
- •All Saints Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -6%).
- •All Saints Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while McLaren Vale Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is All Saints Catholic Primary School better than McLaren Vale Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are All Saints Catholic Primary School and McLaren Vale Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Mclaren Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Catholic Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McLaren Vale Primary School has 18.2.
How do All Saints Catholic Primary School and McLaren Vale Primary School rank in SA?
All Saints Catholic Primary School is 182nd of 348 and McLaren Vale Primary School is 189th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.