Burnside Primary School
Burnside Primary School is a government primary school in Burnside, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1156, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 686 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Burnside SA 5066. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Burnside Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Burnside Primary School ranks 5th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Peter's Collegiate Girls' 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Burnside Primary School scores 1156, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Burnside Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
Schools near Burnside Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burnside Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Collegiate Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Stonyfell | 1.0 km | 1180 | 24 higher | 873 |
| Marryatville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Marryatville | 1.6 km | 1120 | 36 lower | 1,759 |
| Marryatville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kensington | 1.7 km | 1127 | 29 lower | 506 |
| Pembroke SchoolIndependent Combined · Kensington Park | 1.9 km | 1171 | 15 higher | 1,672 |
| Linden Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Linden Park | 2.0 km | 1160 | 4 higher | 981 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Combined · Marryatville | 2.0 km | 1098 | 58 lower | 717 |
| Norwood International High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Magill | 2.2 km | 1090 | 66 lower | 1,667 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnside Primary School a government school?
Yes, Burnside Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burnside Primary School offer?
Burnside Primary School offers R-6.
What is Burnside Primary School's ICSEA score?
Burnside Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1156, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burnside Primary School?
Burnside Primary School has 686 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burnside Primary School?
The nearest schools to Burnside Primary School are St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School (1.0 km), Pembroke School - Senior School Campus (1.6 km), Pembroke School - Junior School Campus (1.6 km).
Where is Burnside Primary School located?
Burnside Primary School is located in Burnside, SA 5066. Visit the school website at http://www.burnsideps.sa.edu.au/.