SA · Catholic Primary
St Mary Magdalene's School
Elizabeth Grove 5112 · R-6
St Mary Magdalene's School is a Catholic primary school in Elizabeth Grove, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 185 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
How St Mary Magdalene's School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary Magdalene's School ranks 326th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Elizabeth South Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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. St Mary Magdalene's School scores 958 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary Magdalene's School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Elizabeth Grove
St Mary Magdalene's School is located in Elizabeth Grove, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $825/wk and median rent of $225/wk. Population: 2,531.
View full Elizabeth Grove suburb profile →Schools near St Mary Magdalene's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary Magdalene's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth South | 0.5 km | 860 | 98 lower | 144 |
| Elizabeth Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Grove | 0.5 km | 902 | 56 lower | 249 |
| Kaurna Plains SchoolGovernment Combined · Elizabeth | 0.9 km | 699 | 259 lower | 162 |
| Playford International CollegeGovernment Secondary · Elizabeth | 1.1 km | 881 | 77 lower | 1,322 |
| Indie School ElizabethIndependent Secondary · Elizabeth | 1.3 km | 946 | 12 lower | 322 |
| Elizabeth Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Vale | 1.4 km | 889 | 69 lower | 441 |
| Elizabeth East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth East | 1.4 km | 875 | 83 lower | 200 |
| Pinnacle CollegeIndependent Combined · Elizabeth East | 1.7 km | 1049 | 91 higher | 993 |
| Northern Adelaide Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Elizabeth | 2.3 km | 978 | 20 higher | 431 |
| Edmund Rice Flexi SchoolCatholic Secondary · Elizabeth | 2.3 km | 908 | 50 lower | 163 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary Magdalene's School a government school?
No, St Mary Magdalene's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary Magdalene's School offer?
St Mary Magdalene's School offers R-6.
What is St Mary Magdalene's School's ICSEA score?
St Mary Magdalene's School has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary Magdalene's School?
St Mary Magdalene's School has 185 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary Magdalene's School?
The nearest schools to St Mary Magdalene's School are Elizabeth South Primary School (0.5 km), Elizabeth Grove Primary School (0.5 km), Kaurna Plains School (0.9 km).
Where is St Mary Magdalene's School located?
St Mary Magdalene's School is located in Elizabeth Grove, SA 5112. Visit the school website at http://www.smm.catholic.edu.au/.