Very remote government combined school (R–12) in Marree, SA, serving 19 students with high Indigenous enrolment.
Marree Aboriginal School is also known as MAS Marree.
Marree Aboriginal School is a very small government combined school with approximately 19 students. It offers education for years 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.
Marree Aboriginal School 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.
Marree Aboriginal School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 72%, which is below the national benchmark.
Marree Aboriginal School is located in Marree, SA, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 781 (2th 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.