SA · Government Combined
Modbury Special School
Hope Valley 5090 · U
Modbury Special School is a government combined school in Hope Valley, SA offering U. With an ICSEA score of 997, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 166 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
How Modbury Special School compares
By ICSEA, Modbury Special School ranks 86th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Modbury South Primary School, a government primary school 0.0 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. Modbury Special School scores 997 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Modbury Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Modbury Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modbury South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hope Valley | 0.0 km | 1011 | 14 higher | 179 |
| Modbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Modbury | 0.4 km | 1005 | 8 higher | 926 |
| Torrens Valley Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hope Valley | 0.4 km | 1085 | 88 higher | 565 |
| Garden College - Modbury CampusIndependent Combined · Modbury | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Ardtornish Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Agnes | 1.0 km | 1044 | 47 higher | 462 |
| Highbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hope Valley | 1.4 km | 1054 | 57 higher | 499 |
| Modbury School P-6Government Primary · Modbury North | 1.7 km | 1026 | 29 higher | 172 |
| Modbury West SchoolGovernment Primary · Modbury | 2.0 km | 1020 | 23 higher | 264 |
| St Agnes School P - 6Government Primary · St Agnes | 2.2 km | 1039 | 42 higher | 251 |
| Ridgehaven Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ridgehaven | 2.8 km | 983 | 14 lower | 222 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modbury Special School a government school?
Yes, Modbury Special School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Modbury Special School offer?
Modbury Special School offers U.
What is Modbury Special School's ICSEA score?
Modbury Special School has an ICSEA score of 997, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Modbury Special School?
Modbury Special School has 166 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Modbury Special School?
The nearest schools to Modbury Special School are Modbury South Primary School (0.0 km), Modbury High School (0.4 km), Torrens Valley Christian School (0.4 km).
Where is Modbury Special School located?
Modbury Special School is located in Hope Valley, SA 5090. Visit the school website at http://www.modburyss.sa.edu.au.