SA · Government Primary
Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest 5086 · U, R-6
Hillcrest Primary School is a government primary school in Hillcrest, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 395 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 80% have a language background other than English.
How Hillcrest Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hillcrest Primary School ranks 63rd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Pius X School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Hillcrest Primary School scores 1096 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Hillcrest Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hillcrest Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Windsor Gardens | 0.5 km | 1108 | 12 higher | 552 |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Greenacres | 0.9 km | 1085 | 11 lower | 691 |
| Klemzig Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Klemzig | 1.2 km | 1033 | 63 lower | 184 |
| Hampstead Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Greenacres | 1.3 km | 1032 | 64 lower | 243 |
| Cedar CollegeIndependent Combined · Northgate | 1.4 km | 1090 | 6 lower | 884 |
| Heritage College IncorporatedIndependent Combined · Oakden | 1.6 km | 1040 | 56 lower | 437 |
| Avenues CollegeGovernment Combined · Windsor Gardens | 1.8 km | 929 | 167 lower | 493 |
| East Marden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Campbelltown | 2.2 km | 1127 | 31 higher | 548 |
| Vale Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vale Park | 2.4 km | 1097 | 1 higher | 393 |
| Northfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northfield | 2.6 km | 982 | 114 lower | 352 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillcrest Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hillcrest Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hillcrest Primary School offer?
Hillcrest Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Hillcrest Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hillcrest Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School has 395 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hillcrest Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hillcrest Primary School are St Pius X School (0.5 km), St Martin's Catholic Primary School (0.9 km), Klemzig Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Hillcrest Primary School located?
Hillcrest Primary School is located in Hillcrest, SA 5086. Visit the school website at http://www.hillcrstps.sa.edu.au.