SA · Government Primary
Nailsworth Primary School
Nailsworth 5083 · R-6
Nailsworth Primary School is a government primary school in Nailsworth, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1106, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 548 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 50% have a language background other than English.
How Nailsworth Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nailsworth Primary School ranks 46th 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 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sports College South Australia - North Adelaide Football Club, an independent secondary school 0.5 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. Nailsworth Primary School scores 1106 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nailsworth Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Nailsworth
Nailsworth Primary School is located in Nailsworth, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,059/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 2,235.
View full Nailsworth suburb profile →Schools near Nailsworth Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nailsworth Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports College South Australia - North Adelaide Football ClubIndependent Secondary · Prospect South | 0.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Secondary · Enfield | 1.1 km | 960 | 146 lower | 478 |
| Prospect North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Prospect | 1.1 km | 1037 | 69 lower | 373 |
| St Monica's Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Walkerville | 1.2 km | 1102 | 4 lower | 192 |
| Prescott CollegeIndependent Secondary · Prospect | 1.2 km | 1016 | 90 lower | 206 |
| Rosary SchoolCatholic Primary · Prospect | 1.2 km | 1101 | 5 lower | 484 |
| Prospect Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Prospect | 1.3 km | 1109 | 3 higher | 537 |
| St Andrew's SchoolIndependent Primary · Walkerville | 1.4 km | 1191 | 85 higher | 376 |
| Blackfriars Priory SchoolCatholic Combined · Prospect | 1.6 km | 1037 | 69 lower | 786 |
| Walkerville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Walkerville | 1.6 km | 1139 | 33 higher | 548 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nailsworth Primary School a government school?
Yes, Nailsworth Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nailsworth Primary School offer?
Nailsworth Primary School offers R-6.
What is Nailsworth Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nailsworth Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1106, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nailsworth Primary School?
Nailsworth Primary School has 548 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nailsworth Primary School?
The nearest schools to Nailsworth Primary School are Sports College South Australia - North Adelaide Football Club (0.5 km), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (1.1 km), Prospect North Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Nailsworth Primary School located?
Nailsworth Primary School is located in Nailsworth, SA 5083. Visit the school website at http://www.nailps.sa.edu.au.