Jervois Primary School vs McDonald Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 309 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jervois Primary School
Jervois · Government primary · R-6
83 students · ICSEA 948
McDonald Park School
Mount Gambier · Government primary · U, R-6
379 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Jervois Primary School Jervois SA | McDonald Park School Mount Gambier SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 348 | #331 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3950 of 4,908 | #4606 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 83 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 42 | 200 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Jervois 5259 | Mount Gambier 5290 |
| Council area | Murray Bridge | Mount Gambier |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.jervoisps.sa.edu.au | www.mcparkr7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jervois Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.5 vs 23.3).
- •Jervois Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.8).
- •McDonald Park School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 83.
- •Jervois Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -31%).
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 Jervois Primary School better than McDonald Park School?
On the Success Index, Jervois Primary School ranks higher (32.5 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jervois Primary School and McDonald Park School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Jervois and Mount Gambier in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jervois Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McDonald Park School has 15.8.
How do Jervois Primary School and McDonald Park School rank in SA?
Jervois Primary School is 279th of 348 and McDonald Park School is 331st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.