SA · Government Primary
Pennington School R-6
Pennington 5013 · U, R-6
Pennington School R-6 is a government primary school in Pennington, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 934, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 69% have a language background other than English.
How Pennington School R-6 compares
By ICSEA, Pennington School R-6 ranks 365th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Carmel College Primary Campus, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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. Pennington School R-6 scores 934 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Pennington School R-6, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Pennington
Pennington School R-6 is located in Pennington, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,276/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 3,773.
View full Pennington suburb profile →Schools near Pennington School R-6
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pennington School R-6 | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel College Primary CampusCatholic Primary · Pennington | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rosewater | 0.9 km | 1008 | 74 higher | 1,204 |
| Ngutu CollegeIndependent Combined · Woodville North | 1.1 km | 909 | 25 lower | 260 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ottoway | 1.3 km | 990 | 56 higher | 154 |
| Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Government Primary · Woodville Gardens | 1.8 km | 983 | 49 higher | 478 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Mansfield Park | 1.9 km | 1002 | 68 higher | 180 |
| Woodville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Clair | 1.9 km | 973 | 39 higher | 1,170 |
| Alberton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Queenstown | 1.9 km | 1002 | 68 higher | 262 |
| Sports College South Australia - St. Clair YMCA Recreation CentreIndependent Secondary · Woodville | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| The Grove Education CentreGovernment Combined · Woodville | 2.1 km | 992 | 58 higher | 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennington School R-6 a government school?
Yes, Pennington School R-6 is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pennington School R-6 offer?
Pennington School R-6 offers U, R-6.
What is Pennington School R-6's ICSEA score?
Pennington School R-6 has an ICSEA score of 934, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pennington School R-6?
Pennington School R-6 has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pennington School R-6?
The nearest schools to Pennington School R-6 are Mount Carmel College Primary Campus (0.8 km), Mount Carmel College (0.9 km), Ngutu College (1.1 km).
Where is Pennington School R-6 located?
Pennington School R-6 is located in Pennington, SA 5013. Visit the school website at https://penningtonr6.sa.edu.au/.