McLaren Vale Primary School vs Old Noarlunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McLaren Vale Primary School
Mclaren Vale · Government primary · R-6
521 students · ICSEA 1018
Old Noarlunga Primary School
Old Noarlunga · Government primary · R-6
155 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | McLaren Vale Primary School Mclaren Vale SA | Old Noarlunga Primary School Old Noarlunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 348 | #197 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2826 of 4,908 | #2974 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 521 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 257 / 264 | 64 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mclaren Vale 5171 | Old Noarlunga 5168 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mclarenvps.sa.edu.au | www.onps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McLaren Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 46.3).
- •McLaren Vale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Old Noarlunga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.2).
- •McLaren Vale Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 155.
- •Old Noarlunga Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -6%).
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 Vale Primary School better than Old Noarlunga Primary School?
On the Success Index, McLaren Vale Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 46.3 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 McLaren Vale Primary School and Old Noarlunga Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mclaren Vale and Old Noarlunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McLaren Vale Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Old Noarlunga Primary School has 15.5.
How do McLaren Vale Primary School and Old Noarlunga Primary School rank in SA?
McLaren Vale Primary School is 189th of 348 and Old Noarlunga Primary School is 197th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.