Small independent primary school of 156 students (PP–6) in Forest Grove, WA, near Margaret River.
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Margaret River Independent School is also known as MRIS and MRIS Forest Grove.
Margaret River Independent School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.5/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1057, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Margaret River Independent School, Year 3 students averaged 386 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 484, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Margaret River Independent School is a very small Independent primary school with approximately 156 students. It offers education for years PP-6. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Margaret River Independent School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 52% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Margaret River Independent School is located in Forest Grove, WA, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1057 (71st percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.