McLaren Vale Primary School vs Willunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 6.7 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
Willunga Primary School
Willunga · Government primary · R-6
346 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | McLaren Vale Primary School Mclaren Vale SA | Willunga Primary School Willunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 348 | #188 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2826 of 4,908 | #2823 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 521 | 346 |
| Girls / boys | 257 / 264 | 185 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mclaren Vale 5171 | Willunga 5172 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mclarenvps.sa.edu.au | www.willungaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.2 vs 48.3).
- •Willunga Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willunga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.2).
- •McLaren Vale Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 346.
- •McLaren Vale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -22%).
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 Willunga 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 McLaren Vale Primary School and Willunga Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Mclaren Vale and Willunga 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 Willunga Primary School has 16.7.
How do McLaren Vale Primary School and Willunga Primary School rank in SA?
McLaren Vale Primary School is 189th of 348 and Willunga Primary School is 188th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.