SA · Government Primary
Norwood Primary School
Norwood 5067 · R-6
Norwood Primary School is a government primary school in Norwood, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1148, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 361 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
How Norwood Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Norwood Primary School ranks 8th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Saint Ignatius' College - Junior School Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.7 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. Norwood Primary School scores 1148 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Norwood Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Norwood Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ignatius' College - Junior School CampusCatholic Combined · Norwood | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Joseph's Memorial SchoolCatholic Primary · Norwood | 0.8 km | 1108 | 40 lower | 192 |
| Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Kensington | 1.0 km | 1077 | 71 lower | 291 |
| Rose Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rose Park | 1.1 km | 1162 | 14 higher | 525 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Combined · Marryatville | 1.1 km | 1098 | 50 lower | 717 |
| Prince Alfred CollegeIndependent Combined · Kent Town | 1.3 km | 1143 | 5 lower | 1,127 |
| St Joseph's Memorial School - Junior Primary CampusCatholic Primary · Kensington | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Peter's CollegeIndependent Combined · St Peters | 1.4 km | 1164 | 16 higher | 1,585 |
| Marryatville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Marryatville | 1.5 km | 1120 | 28 lower | 1,759 |
| Marryatville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kensington | 1.6 km | 1127 | 21 lower | 506 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norwood Primary School a government school?
Yes, Norwood Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Norwood Primary School offer?
Norwood Primary School offers R-6.
What is Norwood Primary School's ICSEA score?
Norwood Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1148, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Norwood Primary School?
Norwood Primary School has 361 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Norwood Primary School?
The nearest schools to Norwood Primary School are Saint Ignatius' College - Junior School Campus (0.7 km), St Joseph's Memorial School (0.8 km), Mary MacKillop College (1.0 km).
Where is Norwood Primary School located?
Norwood Primary School is located in Norwood, SA 5067. Visit the school website at http://www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au.