SA · Government Primary
Northfield Primary School
Northfield 5085 · R-6
Northfield Primary School is a government primary school in Northfield, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 982, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 352 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 70% have a language background other than English.
How Northfield Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Northfield Primary School ranks 269th 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 21st-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Roma Mitchell Secondary College, a government secondary 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. Northfield Primary School scores 982 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Northfield Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Northfield
Northfield Primary School is located in Northfield, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,420/wk and median rent of $307/wk. Population: 5,043.
View full Northfield suburb profile →Schools near Northfield Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northfield Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Mitchell Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gepps Cross | 0.7 km | 971 | 11 lower | 1,638 |
| Sports College South AustraliaIndependent Secondary · Gepps Cross | 0.9 km | 1015 | 33 higher | 404 |
| St Gabriel's SchoolCatholic Primary · Enfield | 1.5 km | 1032 | 50 higher | 306 |
| Cedar CollegeIndependent Combined · Northgate | 1.5 km | 1090 | 108 higher | 884 |
| Heritage College IncorporatedIndependent Combined · Oakden | 1.9 km | 1040 | 58 higher | 437 |
| Blair Athol North B-6 SchoolGovernment Primary · Blair Athol | 2.1 km | 918 | 64 lower | 383 |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Greenacres | 2.2 km | 1085 | 103 higher | 691 |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolIndependent Primary · Blair Athol | 2.3 km | 1062 | 80 higher | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northfield Primary School a government school?
Yes, Northfield Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northfield Primary School offer?
Northfield Primary School offers R-6.
What is Northfield Primary School's ICSEA score?
Northfield Primary School has an ICSEA score of 982, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northfield Primary School?
Northfield Primary School has 352 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northfield Primary School?
The nearest schools to Northfield Primary School are Roma Mitchell Secondary College (0.7 km), Sports College South Australia (0.9 km), St Gabriel's School (1.5 km).
Where is Northfield Primary School located?
Northfield Primary School is located in Northfield, SA 5085. Visit the school website at http://www.northfldps.sa.edu.au.