SA · Government Primary
Memorial Oval Primary School
Whyalla 5600 · R-6
Memorial Oval Primary School is a government primary school in Whyalla, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 919, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 206 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Memorial Oval Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Memorial Oval Primary School ranks 384th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Samaritan College - St Teresa's Campus, a Catholic combined school 1.5 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. Memorial Oval Primary School scores 919 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Memorial Oval Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Whyalla
Memorial Oval Primary School is located in Whyalla, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,658/wk and median rent of $200/wk. Population: 3,609.
View full Whyalla suburb profile →Schools near Memorial Oval Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Memorial Oval Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan College - St Teresa's CampusCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Whyalla Town Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 1.5 km | 989 | 70 higher | 318 |
| Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.8 km | 885 | 34 lower | 261 |
| Samaritan CollegeCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 1.9 km | 979 | 60 higher | 881 |
| Whyalla Special Education CentreGovernment Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 1.9 km | 890 | 29 lower | 63 |
| Hincks Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 2.8 km | 833 | 86 lower | 170 |
| Sunrise Christian School WhyallaIndependent Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 3.0 km | 1006 | 87 higher | 257 |
| Long Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 3.4 km | 895 | 24 lower | 140 |
| Whyalla Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Whyalla Norrie | 3.4 km | 900 | 19 lower | 1,004 |
| Fisk Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 3.9 km | 857 | 62 lower | 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Memorial Oval Primary School a government school?
Yes, Memorial Oval Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Memorial Oval Primary School offer?
Memorial Oval Primary School offers R-6.
What is Memorial Oval Primary School's ICSEA score?
Memorial Oval Primary School has an ICSEA score of 919, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Memorial Oval Primary School?
Memorial Oval Primary School has 206 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Memorial Oval Primary School?
The nearest schools to Memorial Oval Primary School are Samaritan College - St Teresa's Campus (1.5 km), Whyalla Town Primary School (1.5 km), Nicolson Avenue Primary School (1.8 km).
Where is Memorial Oval Primary School located?
Memorial Oval Primary School is located in Whyalla, SA 5600. Visit the school website at http://www.mops.sa.edu.au.