SA · Government Primary
Happy Valley Primary School
Happy Valley 5159 · R-6
Happy Valley Primary School is a government primary school in Happy Valley, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1033, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 325 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Happy Valley Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Happy Valley Primary School ranks 155th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is OneSchool Global SA, an independent combined school 1.4 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. Happy Valley Primary School scores 1033 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Happy Valley Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Happy Valley Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global SAIndependent Combined · Aberfoyle Park | 1.4 km | 983 | 50 lower | 65 |
| Aberfoyle Hub Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aberfoyle Park | 1.4 km | 1030 | 3 lower | 241 |
| Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley IncorporatedIndependent Primary · Aberfoyle Park | 1.5 km | 1065 | 32 higher | 98 |
| Aberfoyle Park High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Aberfoyle Park | 1.8 km | 1039 | 6 higher | 906 |
| School of the NativityCatholic Primary · Aberfoyle Park | 2.2 km | 1086 | 53 higher | 159 |
| Thiele Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aberfoyle Park | 2.3 km | 1022 | 11 lower | 151 |
| Pilgrim SchoolIndependent Primary · Aberfoyle Park | 2.3 km | 1109 | 76 higher | 161 |
| Reynella East CollegeGovernment Combined · Reynella East | 2.6 km | 988 | 45 lower | 1,938 |
| Braeview SchoolGovernment Primary · Happy Valley | 2.8 km | 1032 | 1 lower | 360 |
| Emmaus Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Woodcroft | 3.0 km | 1005 | 28 lower | 373 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Happy Valley Primary School a government school?
Yes, Happy Valley Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Happy Valley Primary School offer?
Happy Valley Primary School offers R-6.
What is Happy Valley Primary School's ICSEA score?
Happy Valley Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1033, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Happy Valley Primary School?
Happy Valley Primary School has 325 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Happy Valley Primary School?
The nearest schools to Happy Valley Primary School are OneSchool Global SA (1.4 km), Aberfoyle Hub Primary School (1.4 km), Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated (1.5 km).
Where is Happy Valley Primary School located?
Happy Valley Primary School is located in Happy Valley, SA 5159. Visit the school website at http://www.happyvalley.sa.edu.au.