Mark Oliphant College is a government school from early childhood through year 12 in Munno Para West, built on progressive, inquiry-led learning and a strong community feel.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Mark Oliphant College is a government school from early childhood through year 12 in Munno Para West, built on progressive, inquiry-led learning and a strong community feel. It offers VET programs alongside dedicated Aboriginal Education support and tailored learning for students who need it. The school runs project-based learning with public Exhibitions of Learning, fostering student voice through an active Representative Council. Families appreciate the tight-knit atmosphere, supported by initiatives like the Breakfast Club. A Children's Centre Pre-school is on site.
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is also known as MOC Munno Para West.
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) draws students from the Mark Oliphant College (B-12) (and 2 more zones).
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has an overall SchoolRank score of 34.2/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 28/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 919, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Mark Oliphant College (B-12), Year 3 students averaged 349 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 435, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 463, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 496, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is a large government combined school with approximately 1,685 students. It offers education for years U, R-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 29/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 94%.
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) is located in Munno Para West, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 919 (15th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.