Kangarilla Primary School vs McLaren Flat Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangarilla Primary School
Kangarilla · Government primary · R-6
30 students · ICSEA 1018
McLaren Flat Primary School
Mclaren Flat · Government primary · R-6
207 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Kangarilla Primary School Kangarilla SA | McLaren Flat Primary School Mclaren Flat SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #156 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2358 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 30 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 17 | 96 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kangarilla 5157 | Mclaren Flat 5171 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kangaps.sa.edu.au | www.mclflatps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.4 vs 54.6).
- •McLaren Flat Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangarilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 18.2).
- •McLaren Flat Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 30.
- •McLaren Flat Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -41%).
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 Kangarilla Primary School better than McLaren Flat 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 Kangarilla Primary School and McLaren Flat Primary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Kangarilla and Mclaren Flat in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangarilla Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McLaren Flat Primary School has 18.2.
How do Kangarilla Primary School and McLaren Flat Primary School rank in SA?
Kangarilla Primary School is unranked and McLaren Flat Primary School is 156th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.