SA · Government Primary
Mount Barker South Primary School
Mount Barker 5251 · U, R-6
Mount Barker South Primary School is a government primary school in Mount Barker, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1011, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
How Mount Barker South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Barker South Primary School ranks 205th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Barker High School, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Mount Barker South Primary School scores 1011 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mount Barker South Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
Schools near Mount Barker South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Barker South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Barker High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Barker | 0.6 km | 1010 | 1 lower | 1,061 |
| St Mark's Lutheran SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Barker | 0.8 km | 1071 | 60 higher | 351 |
| King's Baptist Grammar School - Mount Barker CampusIndependent Combined · Mount Barker | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Barker Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 1.5 km | 1016 | 5 higher | 326 |
| Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Barker | 1.6 km | 1087 | 76 higher | 321 |
| St Francis de Sales CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Barker | 1.6 km | 1051 | 40 higher | 1,047 |
| Cornerstone CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mount Barker | 2.3 km | 1094 | 83 higher | 754 |
| Littlehampton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Littlehampton | 3.5 km | 1036 | 25 higher | 336 |
| Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryGovernment Primary · Nairne | 6.1 km | 1009 | 2 lower | 399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Barker South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mount Barker South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Barker South Primary School offer?
Mount Barker South Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Mount Barker South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mount Barker South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1011, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Barker South Primary School?
Mount Barker South Primary School has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Barker South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mount Barker South Primary School are Mount Barker High School (0.6 km), St Mark's Lutheran School (0.8 km), King's Baptist Grammar School - Mount Barker Campus (1.2 km).
Where is Mount Barker South Primary School located?
Mount Barker South Primary School is located in Mount Barker, SA 5251. Visit the school website at http://www.mtbsouthps.sa.edu.au.