SA · Government Primary
Risdon Park Primary School
Port Pirie 5540 · R-6
Risdon Park Primary School is a government primary school in Port Pirie, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 944, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 300 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
How Risdon Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Risdon Park Primary School ranks 352nd 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 St Mark's College, a Catholic combined 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. Risdon Park Primary School scores 944 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Risdon Park Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Pirie
Risdon Park Primary School is located in Port Pirie, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $599/wk and median rent of $173/wk. Population: 176.
View full Port Pirie suburb profile →Schools near Risdon Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Risdon Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 0.5 km | 1002 | 58 higher | 945 |
| Airdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 1.7 km | 783 | 161 lower | 119 |
| Solomontown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 1.8 km | 881 | 63 lower | 183 |
| Mid North Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Pirie | 1.9 km | 998 | 54 higher | 203 |
| St Mark's College - Benedict CampusCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| John Pirie Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Pirie | 2.3 km | 894 | 50 lower | 691 |
| Port Pirie West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 2.4 km | 873 | 71 lower | 201 |
| Mid North Education CentreGovernment Combined · Port Pirie | 3.1 km | 873 | 71 lower | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Risdon Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Risdon Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Risdon Park Primary School offer?
Risdon Park Primary School offers R-6.
What is Risdon Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Risdon Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 944, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Risdon Park Primary School?
Risdon Park Primary School has 300 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Risdon Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Risdon Park Primary School are St Mark's College (0.5 km), Airdale Primary School (1.7 km), Solomontown Primary School (1.8 km).
Where is Risdon Park Primary School located?
Risdon Park Primary School is located in Port Pirie, SA 5540. Visit the school website at http://www.risdonpkps.sa.edu.au.