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Schools in Gardanne — DEPP IPS — July 2026
Average school IPS in Gardanne
104
- vs national average (100) +4 pts
19 school(s) on record — a mixed environment.
DEPP IPS 2024
Schools in Gardanne
In Gardanne, the average IPS of primary schools is 104 — a mixed environment. The DEPP IPS is calibrated to a national average around 100.
Schools in Gardanne
19 establishment(s) listed by the French Ministry of Education directory in this municipality (primary, middle and high schools):
- Ecole maternelle Beau Soleil — Primary school · state
- Ecole maternelle Coteaux de Veline — Primary school · state
- Ecole maternelle Elsa Triolet — Primary school · state
- Ecole maternelle Fontvenelle — Primary school · state
- Ecole maternelle Les Aires — Primary school · state
- Ecole maternelle les Terrils bleus — Primary school · state
- Ecole primaire privée Saint Joseph — Primary school · private
- Ecole élémentaire Château Pitty — Primary school · state
- Ecole élémentaire Albert Bayet — Primary school · state
- Ecole élémentaire Frédéric Mistral — Primary school · state
- Ecole élémentaire Georges Brassens — Primary school · state
- Ecole élémentaire Jacques Prévert — Primary school · state
- Ecole élémentaire Lucie Aubrac — Primary school · state
- Ecole élémentaire Paul Cézanne — Primary school · state
- Collège Gabriel Péri — Middle school · state
- Collège Pesquier — Middle school · state
- Lycée agricole d'Aix-Valabre — High school · state
- Lycée polyvalent Marie-Madeleine Fourcade — High school · state
- Lycée polyvalent Marie-Madeleine Fourcade - site Jules Ferry — High school · state
Source: French Ministry of Education directory.
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Understanding IPS and school districts in Gardanne
In Gardanne, the average Social Position Index (IPS) of primary schools is 104, classifying the town as a mixed environment. The DEPP IPS is calibrated to a national average around 100.
IPS is computed by the DEPP (Ministry of Education) from parents' socio-professional category. A high IPS correlates with better average school results, but does not determine the schools' teaching quality nor individual trajectories. It is an indicator of social composition, not teaching quality.
Note: districting may change between primary and middle school, and some families choose private schools or derogations to escape the public school map — which alters the actual social composition of the assigned school. The number of schools and middle-school IPS are not published at the town level in our sources: see the national education directory.
Sources: DEPP (Ministry of Education) — IPS for primary schools + middle schools. National education directory for districting and addresses.
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— Your questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the DEPP IPS?
The Social Position Index is computed by the DEPP from the profession and social category (PCS) of pupils' parents. The higher the IPS, the more favourable the pupils' family environment is considered to school success. The scale is calibrated to a national average around 100.
Does IPS predict school quality?
IPS predicts average school performance, but does not measure pedagogy. An IPS 110 school with a poor educational project may underperform; an IPS 90 school with a motivated team may do better. To cross-check with DNB / Bac results (DEPP IVAL), inspections, and team stability.
How to find the school district in Gardanne?
School districting is set by the town hall (primary) and the department (middle school). Ask the school map from the education service of the Gardanne town hall, or check the national education directory which geolocates schools.
Can I apply for a school-map derogation?
Yes, under conditions: medical track, disability, sibling in the school, special sports/music track, proximity to the working parent's home. To request from the DSDEN (primary) or rectorat (secondary) before the end of the previous school year.