SA · Government Primary
Cowandilla Primary School
Cowandilla 5033 · U, R-6
Cowandilla Primary School is a government primary school in Cowandilla, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 341 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 57% have a language background other than English.
How Cowandilla Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cowandilla Primary School ranks 125th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 26th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Cowandilla Primary School scores 1051 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cowandilla Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Cowandilla
Cowandilla Primary School is located in Cowandilla, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,310/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 1,455.
View full Cowandilla suburb profile →Schools near Cowandilla Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cowandilla Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Richmond | 0.6 km | 1084 | 33 higher | 262 |
| Sports College South Australia - West Adelaide Football ClubIndependent Secondary · Richmond | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St John Bosco SchoolCatholic Primary · Brooklyn Park | 1.1 km | 1054 | 3 higher | 252 |
| Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park CampusIndependent Combined · Brooklyn Park | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Richmond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Keswick | 1.5 km | 1122 | 71 higher | 362 |
| St George CollegeIndependent Combined · Mile End | 1.6 km | 1046 | 5 lower | 350 |
| Torrensville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrensville | 1.7 km | 1099 | 48 higher | 380 |
| St George College - Junior CampusIndependent Combined · Mile End | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Thebarton Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Torrensville | 1.9 km | 951 | 100 lower | 1,284 |
| Temple Christian CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mile End | 2.1 km | 1043 | 8 lower | 1,151 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cowandilla Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cowandilla Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cowandilla Primary School offer?
Cowandilla Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Cowandilla Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cowandilla Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cowandilla Primary School?
Cowandilla Primary School has 341 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cowandilla Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cowandilla Primary School are Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Sports College South Australia - West Adelaide Football Club (0.8 km), St John Bosco School (1.1 km).
Where is Cowandilla Primary School located?
Cowandilla Primary School is located in Cowandilla, SA 5033. Visit the school website at http://www.cowandilla.sa.edu.au.