SA · Government Primary
Highbury Primary School
Hope Valley 5090 · U, R-6
Highbury Primary School is a government primary school in Hope Valley, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1054, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 499 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
How Highbury Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Highbury Primary School ranks 120th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Torrens Valley Christian School, an independent 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 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. Highbury Primary School scores 1054 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Highbury Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highbury Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrens Valley Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hope Valley | 1.0 km | 1085 | 31 higher | 565 |
| Modbury South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hope Valley | 1.4 km | 1011 | 43 lower | 179 |
| Modbury Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Hope Valley | 1.4 km | 997 | 57 lower | 166 |
| Ardtornish Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Agnes | 1.7 km | 1044 | 10 lower | 462 |
| Modbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Modbury | 1.7 km | 1005 | 49 lower | 926 |
| St Agnes School P - 6Government Primary · St Agnes | 2.0 km | 1039 | 15 lower | 251 |
| Garden College - Modbury CampusIndependent Combined · Modbury | 2.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Athelstone SchoolGovernment Primary · Athelstone | 2.4 km | 1100 | 46 higher | 368 |
| Modbury School P-6Government Primary · Modbury North | 2.9 km | 1026 | 28 lower | 172 |
| Tea Tree Gully Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tea Tree Gully | 3.2 km | 1073 | 19 higher | 117 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highbury Primary School a government school?
Yes, Highbury Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highbury Primary School offer?
Highbury Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Highbury Primary School's ICSEA score?
Highbury Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1054, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highbury Primary School?
Highbury Primary School has 499 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highbury Primary School?
The nearest schools to Highbury Primary School are Torrens Valley Christian School (1.0 km), Modbury South Primary School (1.4 km), Modbury Special School (1.4 km).
Where is Highbury Primary School located?
Highbury Primary School is located in Hope Valley, SA 5090. Visit the school website at http://www.highburyps.sa.edu.au.