Kangarilla Primary School vs McLaren Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 14 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 Vale Primary School
Mclaren Vale · Government primary · R-6
521 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Kangarilla Primary School Kangarilla SA | McLaren Vale Primary School Mclaren Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #189 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2826 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 30 | 521 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 17 | 257 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kangarilla 5157 | Mclaren Vale 5171 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kangaps.sa.edu.au | www.mclarenvps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kangarilla Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 48.2).
- •Kangarilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 18.2).
- •McLaren Vale Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 30.
- •McLaren Vale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kangarilla Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 48.2 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 Kangarilla Primary School and McLaren Vale Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Kangarilla and Mclaren Vale 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 Vale Primary School has 18.2.
How do Kangarilla Primary School and McLaren Vale Primary School rank in SA?
Kangarilla Primary School is unranked and McLaren Vale Primary School is 189th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.