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Government School

McDonald Park School

Primary school in Mount Gambier, SA

379
Students (2025)
948
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
16:1
Student:Teacher
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About McDonald Park School

McDonald Park School is a government primary school located in Mount Gambier, South Australia. As a SA public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U, R-6.

With 379 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 948 (24th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (U, R-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 379 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 29 (24 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 20 (14 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 948 (24th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 9%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 179 (47%)
Girls: 200 (53%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 8%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 92%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
52%
33%
11%
Bottom 52% Lower 33% Upper 11% Top 4%