SA · Government Primary
Modbury West School
Modbury 5092 · R-6
Modbury West School is a government primary school in Modbury, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 264 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
How Modbury West School compares
By ICSEA, Modbury West School ranks 188th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista, an independent primary school 1.0 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 West School scores 1020 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Modbury West School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Modbury
Modbury West School is located in Modbury, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,342/wk and median rent of $315/wk. Population: 5,593.
View full Modbury suburb profile →Schools near Modbury West School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Modbury West School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 1.0 km | 1089 | 69 higher | 440 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 1.2 km | 1083 | 63 higher | 462 |
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 1.3 km | 950 | 70 lower | 206 |
| Modbury School P-6Government Primary · Modbury North | 1.6 km | 1026 | 6 higher | 172 |
| Garden College - Modbury CampusIndependent Combined · Modbury | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 1.8 km | 963 | 57 lower | 596 |
| Modbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Modbury | 1.9 km | 1005 | 15 lower | 926 |
| East Para Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills | 2.0 km | 994 | 26 lower | 194 |
| Modbury South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hope Valley | 2.0 km | 1011 | 9 lower | 179 |
| Modbury Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Hope Valley | 2.0 km | 997 | 23 lower | 166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modbury West School a government school?
Yes, Modbury West School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Modbury West School offer?
Modbury West School offers R-6.
What is Modbury West School's ICSEA score?
Modbury West School has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Modbury West School?
Modbury West School has 264 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Modbury West School?
The nearest schools to Modbury West School are Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista (1.0 km), Prescott Primary School, Northern (1.2 km), Para Vista Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Modbury West School located?
Modbury West School is located in Modbury, SA 5092. Visit the school website at http://www.modwest.sa.edu.au.