SA · Government Primary
Solomontown Primary School
Port Pirie 5540 · U, R-6
Solomontown Primary School is a government primary school in Port Pirie, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 881, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 183 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
How Solomontown Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Solomontown Primary School ranks 417th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mark's College - Benedict Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.9 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. Solomontown Primary School scores 881 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Solomontown Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Pirie
Solomontown 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 Solomontown Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Solomontown Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's College - Benedict CampusCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| John Pirie Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Pirie | 1.2 km | 894 | 13 higher | 691 |
| Port Pirie West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 1.8 km | 873 | 8 lower | 201 |
| Risdon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 1.8 km | 944 | 63 higher | 300 |
| Mid North Education CentreGovernment Combined · Port Pirie | 2.1 km | 873 | 8 lower | 17 |
| St Mark's CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 2.3 km | 1002 | 121 higher | 945 |
| Airdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 3.0 km | 783 | 98 lower | 119 |
| Mid North Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Pirie | 3.5 km | 998 | 117 higher | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Solomontown Primary School a government school?
Yes, Solomontown Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Solomontown Primary School offer?
Solomontown Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Solomontown Primary School's ICSEA score?
Solomontown Primary School has an ICSEA score of 881, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Solomontown Primary School?
Solomontown Primary School has 183 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Solomontown Primary School?
The nearest schools to Solomontown Primary School are St Mark's College - Benedict Campus (0.9 km), John Pirie Secondary School (1.2 km), Port Pirie West Primary School (1.8 km).
Where is Solomontown Primary School located?
Solomontown Primary School is located in Port Pirie, SA 5540. Visit the school website at https://solomontownps.sa.edu.au/.