McLaren Flat Primary School vs McLaren Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McLaren Flat Primary School
Mclaren Flat · Government primary · R-6
207 students · ICSEA 1030
McLaren Vale Primary School
Mclaren Vale · Government primary · R-6
521 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | McLaren Flat Primary School Mclaren Flat SA | McLaren Vale Primary School Mclaren Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 348 | #189 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2358 of 4,908 | #2826 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 207 | 521 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 111 | 257 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mclaren Flat 5171 | Mclaren Vale 5171 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mclflatps.sa.edu.au | www.mclarenvps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McLaren Flat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 48.2).
- •McLaren Flat Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McLaren Vale Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 207.
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 McLaren Flat Primary School better than McLaren Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index, McLaren Flat Primary School ranks higher (54.6 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 McLaren Flat Primary School and McLaren Vale Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Mclaren Flat and Mclaren Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McLaren Flat Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McLaren Vale Primary School has 18.2.
How do McLaren Flat Primary School and McLaren Vale Primary School rank in SA?
McLaren Flat Primary School is 156th of 348 and McLaren Vale Primary School is 189th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.