SA · Government Primary
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie 5608 · U, R-6
Nicolson Avenue Primary School is a government primary school in Whyalla Norrie, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 885, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How Nicolson Avenue Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nicolson Avenue Primary School ranks 414th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Whyalla Special Education Centre, a government 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 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. Nicolson Avenue Primary School scores 885 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nicolson Avenue Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Whyalla Norrie
Nicolson Avenue Primary School is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,071/wk and median rent of $180/wk. Population: 6,288.
View full Whyalla Norrie suburb profile →Schools near Nicolson Avenue Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nicolson Avenue Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whyalla Special Education CentreGovernment Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 0.1 km | 890 | 5 higher | 63 |
| Samaritan CollegeCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 0.6 km | 979 | 94 higher | 881 |
| Hincks Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.3 km | 833 | 52 lower | 170 |
| Whyalla Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.5 km | 900 | 15 higher | 1,004 |
| Sunrise Christian School WhyallaIndependent Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 1.8 km | 1006 | 121 higher | 257 |
| Memorial Oval Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 1.8 km | 919 | 34 higher | 206 |
| Long Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.9 km | 895 | 10 higher | 140 |
| Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians CampusCatholic Combined · Whyalla Stuart | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Fisk Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 2.1 km | 857 | 28 lower | 63 |
| Whyalla Town Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 3.3 km | 989 | 104 higher | 318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicolson Avenue Primary School a government school?
Yes, Nicolson Avenue Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nicolson Avenue Primary School offer?
Nicolson Avenue Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Nicolson Avenue Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nicolson Avenue Primary School has an ICSEA score of 885, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
Nicolson Avenue Primary School has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
The nearest schools to Nicolson Avenue Primary School are Whyalla Special Education Centre (0.1 km), Samaritan College (0.6 km), Hincks Avenue Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Nicolson Avenue Primary School located?
Nicolson Avenue Primary School is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608. Visit the school website at https://nicolsonps.sa.edu.au/.