SA · Government Primary
Hawthorndene Primary School
Hawthorndene 5051 · R-6
Hawthorndene Primary School is a government primary school in Hawthorndene, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1108, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 290 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How Hawthorndene Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hawthorndene Primary School ranks 40th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coromandel Valley Primary School, a government primary school 1.7 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. Hawthorndene Primary School scores 1108 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hawthorndene Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Hawthorndene
Hawthorndene Primary School is located in Hawthorndene, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,139/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,389.
View full Hawthorndene suburb profile →Schools near Hawthorndene Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hawthorndene Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coromandel Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coromandel Valley | 1.7 km | 1097 | 11 lower | 483 |
| Belair Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belair | 2.0 km | 1117 | 9 higher | 490 |
| St John's Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Belair | 2.6 km | 1141 | 33 higher | 1,009 |
| St John's Grammar School - Secondary CampusIndependent Combined · Belair | 2.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood)Independent Primary · Blackwood | 2.7 km | 1119 | 11 higher | 88 |
| Blackwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eden Hills | 2.8 km | 1095 | 13 lower | 363 |
| Blackwood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Eden Hills | 2.8 km | 1059 | 49 lower | 1,211 |
| Eden Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eden Hills | 3.7 km | 1116 | 8 higher | 229 |
| Clapham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clapham | 4.1 km | 1098 | 10 lower | 243 |
| Upper Sturt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Upper Sturt | 4.3 km | 1094 | 14 lower | 97 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawthorndene Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hawthorndene Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hawthorndene Primary School offer?
Hawthorndene Primary School offers R-6.
What is Hawthorndene Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hawthorndene Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1108, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hawthorndene Primary School?
Hawthorndene Primary School has 290 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hawthorndene Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hawthorndene Primary School are Coromandel Valley Primary School (1.7 km), Belair Primary School (2.0 km), St John's Grammar School (2.6 km).
Where is Hawthorndene Primary School located?
Hawthorndene Primary School is located in Hawthorndene, SA 5051. Visit the school website at http://www.hthdeneps.sa.edu.au.