SA · Government Primary
Darlington Primary School
Seacombe Gardens 5047 · U, R-6
Darlington Primary School is a government primary school in Seacombe Gardens, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 964, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 184 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 66% have a language background other than English.
How Darlington Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Darlington Primary School ranks 314th 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 18th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Stella Maris Parish School, a Catholic primary 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 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. Darlington Primary School scores 964 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Darlington Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Seacombe Gardens
Darlington Primary School is located in Seacombe Gardens, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,420/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 3,373.
View full Seacombe Gardens suburb profile →Schools near Darlington Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Darlington Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Seacombe Gardens | 0.1 km | 1086 | 122 higher | 429 |
| Seaview High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Seacombe Heights | 0.3 km | 1038 | 74 higher | 1,377 |
| Sunrise Christian School MarionIndependent Combined · Marion | 1.5 km | 1090 | 126 higher | 320 |
| Seaview Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaview Downs | 1.9 km | 1051 | 87 higher | 324 |
| Suneden Specialist SchoolIndependent Combined · Mitchell Park | 1.9 km | 1065 | 101 higher | 72 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Warradale | 2.2 km | 1079 | 115 higher | 179 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 2.3 km | 1077 | 113 higher | 726 |
| Seacliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seacliff | 2.4 km | 1094 | 130 higher | 356 |
| Australian Science and Mathematics SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bedford Park | 2.4 km | 1101 | 137 higher | 419 |
| Marion Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Marion | 2.7 km | 1032 | 68 higher | 149 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darlington Primary School a government school?
Yes, Darlington Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Darlington Primary School offer?
Darlington Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Darlington Primary School's ICSEA score?
Darlington Primary School has an ICSEA score of 964, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Darlington Primary School?
Darlington Primary School has 184 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Darlington Primary School?
The nearest schools to Darlington Primary School are Stella Maris Parish School (0.1 km), Seaview High School (0.3 km), Sunrise Christian School Marion (1.5 km).
Where is Darlington Primary School located?
Darlington Primary School is located in Seacombe Gardens, SA 5047. Visit the school website at http://www.darlngtnps.sa.edu.au.