SA · Government Primary
Port Augusta West Primary School
Port Augusta West 5700 · U, R-6
Port Augusta West Primary School is a government primary school in Port Augusta West, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 924, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 150 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
How Port Augusta West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Port Augusta West Primary School ranks 376th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Caritas College, a Catholic combined 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. Port Augusta West Primary School scores 924 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Port Augusta West Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Augusta West
Port Augusta West Primary School is located in Port Augusta West, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,396/wk and median rent of $213/wk. Population: 4,046.
View full Port Augusta West suburb profile →Schools near Port Augusta West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Augusta West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caritas CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Augusta West | 0.5 km | 995 | 71 higher | 541 |
| Port Augusta Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 1.1 km | 860 | 64 lower | 40 |
| Flinders View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta West | 1.2 km | 761 | 163 lower | 141 |
| Port Augusta Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Augusta | 1.8 km | 848 | 76 lower | 662 |
| Carlton SchoolGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 1.8 km | 685 | 239 lower | 99 |
| Open Access College - Port Augusta School of the Air CampusGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 3.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Augusta Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta | 3.2 km | 795 | 129 lower | 190 |
| Seaview Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Augusta | 3.3 km | 883 | 41 lower | 168 |
| Willsden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta | 3.6 km | 758 | 166 lower | 86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Augusta West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Port Augusta West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Augusta West Primary School offer?
Port Augusta West Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Port Augusta West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Port Augusta West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 924, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Augusta West Primary School?
Port Augusta West Primary School has 150 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Augusta West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Port Augusta West Primary School are Caritas College (0.5 km), Port Augusta Special School (1.1 km), Flinders View Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Port Augusta West Primary School located?
Port Augusta West Primary School is located in Port Augusta West, SA 5700. Visit the school website at http://www.pawps.sa.edu.au.