SA · Government Primary
Balaklava Primary School
Balaklava 5461 · U, R-6
Balaklava Primary School is a government primary school in Balaklava, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 945, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How Balaklava Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Balaklava Primary School ranks 350th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Balaklava High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Balaklava Primary School scores 945 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Balaklava Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Balaklava
Balaklava Primary School is located in Balaklava, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,088/wk and median rent of $227/wk. Population: 2,083.
View full Balaklava suburb profile →Schools near Balaklava Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balaklava Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaklava High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balaklava | 0.2 km | 948 | 3 higher | 425 |
| Horizon Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Balaklava | 0.2 km | 989 | 44 higher | 515 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balaklava Primary School a government school?
Yes, Balaklava Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balaklava Primary School offer?
Balaklava Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Balaklava Primary School's ICSEA score?
Balaklava Primary School has an ICSEA score of 945, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balaklava Primary School?
Balaklava Primary School has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balaklava Primary School?
The nearest schools to Balaklava Primary School are Balaklava High School (0.2 km), Horizon Christian School (0.2 km).
Where is Balaklava Primary School located?
Balaklava Primary School is located in Balaklava, SA 5461. Visit the school website at http://www.balakr7.sa.edu.au.