McLaren Flat Primary School vs Willunga Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 8.1 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
Willunga Waldorf School
Willunga · Independent combined · R-12
390 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | McLaren Flat Primary School Mclaren Flat SA | Willunga Waldorf School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 348 | #38 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2358 of 4,908 | #523 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 207 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 111 | 217 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mclaren Flat 5171 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mclflatps.sa.edu.au | wws.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Willunga Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 54.6).
- •Willunga Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willunga Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.2).
- •Willunga Waldorf School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 207.
- •Willunga Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -1%).
- •McLaren Flat Primary School is a government school while Willunga Waldorf School is an independent 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 McLaren Flat Primary School better than Willunga Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Willunga Waldorf School ranks higher (56.5 vs 54.6 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 Willunga Waldorf School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Mclaren Flat and Willunga 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 Willunga Waldorf School has 12.3.
How do McLaren Flat Primary School and Willunga Waldorf School rank in SA?
McLaren Flat Primary School is 156th of 348 and Willunga Waldorf School is 38th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.