Whyalla Town Primary School
Whyalla Town Primary School is a government primary school in Whyalla, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Whyalla SA 5600. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Whyalla Town Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Whyalla Town Primary School ranks 254th 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 largest enrolment. The nearest school is Samaritan College - St Teresa's Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.1 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. Whyalla Town Primary School scores 989, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Whyalla Town Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Whyalla
Whyalla Town Primary School is located in Whyalla, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,658/wk and median rent of $200/wk. Population: 3,609.
Whyalla suburb profileSchools near Whyalla Town Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whyalla Town Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Oval Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 1.5 km | 919 | 70 lower | 206 |
| Samaritan CollegeCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 3.3 km | 979 | 10 lower | 881 |
| Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 3.3 km | 885 | 104 lower | 261 |
| Sunrise Christian School WhyallaIndependent Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 4.4 km | 1006 | 17 higher | 257 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whyalla Town Primary School a government school?
Yes, Whyalla Town Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Whyalla Town Primary School offer?
Whyalla Town Primary School offers R-6.
What is Whyalla Town Primary School's ICSEA score?
Whyalla Town Primary School has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whyalla Town Primary School?
Whyalla Town Primary School has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whyalla Town Primary School?
The nearest schools to Whyalla Town Primary School are Samaritan College - St Teresa's Campus (0.1 km), Memorial Oval Primary School (1.5 km), Samaritan College (3.3 km).
Where is Whyalla Town Primary School located?
Whyalla Town Primary School is located in Whyalla, SA 5600. Visit the school website at http://www.whytownps.sa.edu.au.