SA · Government Primary
Port Pirie West Primary School
Port Pirie 5540 · R-6
Port Pirie West Primary School is a government primary school in Port Pirie, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 873, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Port Pirie West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Port Pirie West Primary School ranks 421st 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is John Pirie Secondary School, 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. Port Pirie West Primary School scores 873 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Port Pirie West Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Pirie
Port Pirie West Primary School is located in Port Pirie, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $599/wk and median rent of $173/wk. Population: 176.
View full Port Pirie suburb profile →Schools near Port Pirie West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Pirie West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pirie Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Pirie | 0.7 km | 894 | 21 higher | 691 |
| Mid North Education CentreGovernment Combined · Port Pirie | 0.8 km | 873 | same | 17 |
| St Mark's College - Benedict CampusCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Solomontown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 1.8 km | 881 | 8 higher | 183 |
| Airdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 2.4 km | 783 | 90 lower | 119 |
| Risdon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 2.4 km | 944 | 71 higher | 300 |
| St Mark's CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 2.7 km | 1002 | 129 higher | 945 |
| Mid North Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Pirie | 3.2 km | 998 | 125 higher | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Pirie West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Port Pirie West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Pirie West Primary School offer?
Port Pirie West Primary School offers R-6.
What is Port Pirie West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Port Pirie West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 873, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Pirie West Primary School?
Port Pirie West Primary School has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Pirie West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Port Pirie West Primary School are John Pirie Secondary School (0.7 km), Mid North Education Centre (0.8 km), St Mark's College - Benedict Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Port Pirie West Primary School located?
Port Pirie West Primary School is located in Port Pirie, SA 5540. Visit the school website at http://www.piriewps.sa.edu.au.