SA · Government Primary
Plympton Primary School
Plympton 5038 · R-6
Plympton Primary School is a government primary school in Plympton, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1071, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 59% have a language background other than English.
How Plympton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Plympton Primary School ranks 98th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Errington Special Education Centre, a government combined 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. Plympton Primary School scores 1071 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Plympton Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Plympton
Plympton Primary School is located in Plympton, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,598/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 5,459.
View full Plympton suburb profile →Schools near Plympton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Plympton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Errington Special Education CentreGovernment Combined · Plympton | 0.8 km | 1030 | 41 lower | 103 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Plympton | 0.9 km | 1081 | 10 higher | 361 |
| Plympton International CollegeGovernment Combined · Plympton | 0.9 km | 1044 | 27 lower | 825 |
| Sports College South Australia - Glandore Recreation CentreIndependent Secondary · Glandore | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Emmaus Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · South Plympton | 1.1 km | 1137 | 66 higher | 1,084 |
| Black Forest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Black Forest | 1.5 km | 1108 | 37 higher | 410 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Edwardstown | 1.7 km | 1090 | 19 higher | 116 |
| Forbes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Plympton | 1.9 km | 1002 | 69 lower | 235 |
| Aspect Treetop SchoolIndependent Combined · Ashford | 2.0 km | 1080 | 9 higher | 75 |
| Immanuel CollegeIndependent Secondary · Novar Gardens | 2.2 km | 1117 | 46 higher | 1,184 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plympton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Plympton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Plympton Primary School offer?
Plympton Primary School offers R-6.
What is Plympton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Plympton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1071, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Plympton Primary School?
Plympton Primary School has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Plympton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Plympton Primary School are Errington Special Education Centre (0.8 km), St John the Baptist Catholic School (0.9 km), Plympton International College (0.9 km).
Where is Plympton Primary School located?
Plympton Primary School is located in Plympton, SA 5038. Visit the school website at http://www.plymptonps.sa.edu.au.