SA · Government Primary
Parkside Primary School
Parkside 5063 · R-6
Parkside Primary School is a government primary school in Parkside, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1126, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 331 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 45% have a language background other than English.
How Parkside Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Parkside Primary School ranks 20th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Raphael's School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Parkside Primary School scores 1126 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Parkside Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Parkside Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Raphael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Parkside | 0.2 km | 1048 | 78 lower | 96 |
| Sunrise Christian School FullartonIndependent Primary · Fullarton | 1.1 km | 1133 | 7 higher | 175 |
| Saint Spyridon CollegeIndependent Primary · Unley | 1.2 km | 1081 | 45 lower | 39 |
| Unley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Unley | 1.5 km | 1154 | 28 higher | 470 |
| Glenunga International High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glenunga | 1.5 km | 1153 | 27 higher | 2,340 |
| St Patrick's Special SchoolCatholic Combined · Dulwich | 1.5 km | 1115 | 11 lower | 51 |
| Rose Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rose Park | 1.7 km | 1162 | 36 higher | 525 |
| Concordia CollegeIndependent Combined · Highgate | 1.7 km | 1140 | 14 higher | 1,312 |
| Gilles Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Adelaide | 1.8 km | 1107 | 19 lower | 275 |
| Walford Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Combined · Hyde Park | 1.8 km | 1162 | 36 higher | 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parkside Primary School a government school?
Yes, Parkside Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Parkside Primary School offer?
Parkside Primary School offers R-6.
What is Parkside Primary School's ICSEA score?
Parkside Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1126, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Parkside Primary School?
Parkside Primary School has 331 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Parkside Primary School?
The nearest schools to Parkside Primary School are St Raphael's School (0.2 km), Sunrise Christian School Fullarton (1.1 km), Saint Spyridon College (1.2 km).
Where is Parkside Primary School located?
Parkside Primary School is located in Parkside, SA 5063. Visit the school website at http://www.parksideps.sa.edu.au.