Athelstone School
Athelstone School is a government primary school in Athelstone, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 368 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Athelstone SA 5076. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Athelstone School compares
By ICSEA, Athelstone School ranks 54th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Saint Ignatius' College, a Catholic combined school 1.0 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Athelstone School scores 1100, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Athelstone
Athelstone School is located in Athelstone, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,941/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 9,601.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Athelstone suburb profileSchools near Athelstone School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Athelstone School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ignatius' CollegeCatholic Combined · Athelstone | 1.0 km | 1151 | 51 higher | 1,421 |
| Thorndon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Athelstone | 1.9 km | 1069 | 31 lower | 266 |
| Highbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hope Valley | 2.4 km | 1054 | 46 lower | 499 |
| Dernancourt SchoolGovernment Primary · Dernancourt | 2.5 km | 1046 | 54 lower | 326 |
| Charles Campbell CollegeGovernment Combined · Paradise | 2.5 km | 1018 | 82 lower | 1,188 |
| Torrens Valley Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hope Valley | 2.7 km | 1085 | 15 lower | 565 |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolCatholic Primary · Newton | 2.8 km | 1049 | 51 lower | 246 |
| Kildare CollegeCatholic Secondary · Holden Hill | 2.8 km | 1051 | 49 lower | 768 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athelstone School a government school?
Yes, Athelstone School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Athelstone School offer?
Athelstone School offers R-6.
What is Athelstone School's ICSEA score?
Athelstone School has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Athelstone School?
Athelstone School has 368 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Athelstone School?
The nearest schools to Athelstone School are Saint Ignatius' College (1.0 km), Paradise Primary School (1.4 km), Thorndon Park Primary School (1.9 km).
Where is Athelstone School located?
Athelstone School is located in Athelstone, SA 5076. Visit the school website at http://www.athelstone.sa.edu.au.