SA · Government Combined
Mid North Education Centre
Port Pirie 5540 · U
Mid North Education Centre is a government combined school in Port Pirie, SA offering U. With an ICSEA score of 873, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 17 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
How Mid North Education Centre compares
By ICSEA, Mid North Education Centre ranks 158th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Pirie West Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mid North Education Centre scores 873 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mid North Education Centre, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Pirie
Mid North Education Centre is located in Port Pirie, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $599/wk and median rent of $173/wk. Population: 176.
View full Port Pirie suburb profile →Schools near Mid North Education Centre
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mid North Education Centre | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Pirie West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 0.8 km | 873 | same | 201 |
| John Pirie Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Pirie | 1.0 km | 894 | 21 higher | 691 |
| Risdon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 3.1 km | 944 | 71 higher | 300 |
| St Mark's CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 3.5 km | 1002 | 129 higher | 945 |
| Mid North Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Pirie | 4.0 km | 998 | 125 higher | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mid North Education Centre a government school?
Yes, Mid North Education Centre is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mid North Education Centre offer?
Mid North Education Centre offers U.
What is Mid North Education Centre's ICSEA score?
Mid North Education Centre has an ICSEA score of 873, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mid North Education Centre?
Mid North Education Centre has 17 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mid North Education Centre?
The nearest schools to Mid North Education Centre are Port Pirie West Primary School (0.8 km), John Pirie Secondary School (1.0 km), St Mark's College - Benedict Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Mid North Education Centre located?
Mid North Education Centre is located in Port Pirie, SA 5540. Visit the school website at https://midnorthec.sa.edu.au/.