SA · Government Primary
Hincks Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie 5608 · R-6
Hincks Avenue Primary School is a government primary school in Whyalla Norrie, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 833, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 170 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 51% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
How Hincks Avenue Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hincks Avenue Primary School ranks 429th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Samaritan College, a Catholic combined school 0.9 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. Hincks Avenue Primary School scores 833 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hincks Avenue Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Whyalla Norrie
Hincks 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 Hincks Avenue Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hincks Avenue Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan CollegeCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 0.9 km | 979 | 146 higher | 881 |
| Fisk Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.2 km | 857 | 24 higher | 63 |
| Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.3 km | 885 | 52 higher | 261 |
| Whyalla Special Education CentreGovernment Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 1.3 km | 890 | 57 higher | 63 |
| Whyalla Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.4 km | 900 | 67 higher | 1,004 |
| Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians CampusCatholic Combined · Whyalla Stuart | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Long Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 2.5 km | 895 | 62 higher | 140 |
| Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6Government Primary · Whyalla Stuart | 2.6 km | 756 | 77 lower | 79 |
| Sunrise Christian School WhyallaIndependent Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 2.7 km | 1006 | 173 higher | 257 |
| Memorial Oval Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 2.8 km | 919 | 86 higher | 206 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hincks Avenue Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hincks Avenue Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hincks Avenue Primary School offer?
Hincks Avenue Primary School offers R-6.
What is Hincks Avenue Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hincks Avenue Primary School has an ICSEA score of 833, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hincks Avenue Primary School?
Hincks Avenue Primary School has 170 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hincks Avenue Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hincks Avenue Primary School are Samaritan College (0.9 km), Fisk Street Primary School (1.2 km), Nicolson Avenue Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Hincks Avenue Primary School located?
Hincks Avenue Primary School is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608. Visit the school website at http://www.hincksps.sa.edu.au.