SA · Government Primary
Edwardstown Primary School
Melrose Park 5039 · R-6
Edwardstown Primary School is a government primary school in Melrose Park, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1098, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 512 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
How Edwardstown Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Edwardstown Primary School ranks 58th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Anthony's School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 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. Edwardstown Primary School scores 1098 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Edwardstown Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Edwardstown Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Edwardstown | 1.1 km | 1090 | 8 lower | 116 |
| Sports College South Australia - Edwardstown OvalIndependent Secondary · South Plympton | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cabra Dominican CollegeCatholic Combined · Cumberland Park | 1.5 km | 1065 | 33 lower | 1,165 |
| Westbourne Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westbourne Park | 1.7 km | 1126 | 28 higher | 480 |
| Colonel Light Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colonel Light Gardens | 1.8 km | 1119 | 21 higher | 688 |
| St Therese SchoolCatholic Primary · Colonel Light Gardens | 1.9 km | 1087 | 11 lower | 172 |
| Forbes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Plympton | 1.9 km | 1002 | 96 lower | 235 |
| Emmaus Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · South Plympton | 2.0 km | 1137 | 39 higher | 1,084 |
| Sports College South Australia - Glandore Recreation CentreIndependent Secondary · Glandore | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Springbank Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pasadena | 2.0 km | 1021 | 77 lower | 249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edwardstown Primary School a government school?
Yes, Edwardstown Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Edwardstown Primary School offer?
Edwardstown Primary School offers R-6.
What is Edwardstown Primary School's ICSEA score?
Edwardstown Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1098, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Edwardstown Primary School?
Edwardstown Primary School has 512 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Edwardstown Primary School?
The nearest schools to Edwardstown Primary School are St Anthony's School (1.1 km), Sports College South Australia - Edwardstown Oval (1.4 km), Cabra Dominican College (1.5 km).
Where is Edwardstown Primary School located?
Edwardstown Primary School is located in Melrose Park, SA 5039. Visit the school website at http://www.edwardps.sa.edu.au.