Mount Barker Primary School
Mount Barker Primary School is a government primary school in Mount Barker, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1016, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 326 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Mount Barker SA 5251. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Barker Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Barker Primary School ranks 199th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cornerstone College, an independent secondary 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mount Barker Primary School scores 1016, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Mount Barker Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Barker Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mount Barker | 0.8 km | 1094 | 78 higher | 754 |
| Mount Barker High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Barker | 0.9 km | 1010 | 6 lower | 1,061 |
| St Mark's Lutheran SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Barker | 0.9 km | 1071 | 55 higher | 351 |
| St Francis de Sales CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Barker | 1.2 km | 1051 | 35 higher | 1,047 |
| Mount Barker South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 1.5 km | 1011 | 5 lower | 399 |
| Littlehampton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Littlehampton | 2.4 km | 1036 | 20 higher | 336 |
| Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Barker | 2.8 km | 1087 | 71 higher | 321 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Barker Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mount Barker Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Barker Primary School offer?
Mount Barker Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Mount Barker Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mount Barker Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1016, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Barker Primary School?
Mount Barker Primary School has 326 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Barker Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mount Barker Primary School are Cornerstone College (0.8 km), Mount Barker High School (0.9 km), St Mark's Lutheran School (0.9 km).
Where is Mount Barker Primary School located?
Mount Barker Primary School is located in Mount Barker, SA 5251. Visit the school website at http://www.mtbarkerps.sa.edu.au.