SA · Government Secondary
Port Augusta Secondary School
Port Augusta 5700 · U, 7-12
Port Augusta Secondary School is a government secondary school in Port Augusta, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 848, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 662 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 48% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% have a language background other than English.
How Port Augusta Secondary School compares
By ICSEA, Port Augusta Secondary School ranks 95th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Carlton School, a government 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. Port Augusta Secondary School scores 848 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Port Augusta Secondary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Augusta
Port Augusta Secondary School is located in Port Augusta, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,092/wk and median rent of $194/wk. Population: 6,437.
View full Port Augusta suburb profile →Schools near Port Augusta Secondary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Augusta Secondary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton SchoolGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 0.5 km | 685 | 163 lower | 99 |
| Open Access College - Port Augusta School of the Air CampusGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Augusta Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta | 1.5 km | 795 | 53 lower | 190 |
| Seaview Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Augusta | 1.6 km | 883 | 35 higher | 168 |
| Willsden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta | 1.8 km | 758 | 90 lower | 86 |
| Port Augusta West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta West | 1.8 km | 924 | 76 higher | 150 |
| Caritas CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Augusta West | 2.1 km | 995 | 147 higher | 541 |
| Flinders View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta West | 2.7 km | 761 | 87 lower | 141 |
| Port Augusta Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 2.8 km | 860 | 12 higher | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Augusta Secondary School a government school?
Yes, Port Augusta Secondary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Augusta Secondary School offer?
Port Augusta Secondary School offers U, 7-12.
What is Port Augusta Secondary School's ICSEA score?
Port Augusta Secondary School has an ICSEA score of 848, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Augusta Secondary School?
Port Augusta Secondary School has 662 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Augusta Secondary School?
The nearest schools to Port Augusta Secondary School are Carlton School (0.5 km), Open Access College - Port Augusta School of the Air Campus (1.4 km), Augusta Park Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Port Augusta Secondary School located?
Port Augusta Secondary School is located in Port Augusta, SA 5700. Visit the school website at http://www.pass.sa.edu.au.