Carlton School
Carlton School is a government combined school in Port Augusta, SA offering R-9. With an ICSEA score of 685, it sits in the 1st percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 99 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 96% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 93% have a language background other than English.
Port Augusta SA 5700. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Carlton School compares
By ICSEA, Carlton School ranks 169th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Augusta Secondary School, a government secondary 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 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. Carlton School scores 685, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Carlton School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Augusta
Carlton 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.
Port Augusta suburb profileSchools near Carlton School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carlton School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Augusta Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Augusta | 0.5 km | 848 | 163 higher | 662 |
| Caritas CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Augusta West | 2.3 km | 995 | 310 higher | 541 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlton School a government school?
Yes, Carlton School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Carlton School offer?
Carlton School offers R-9.
What is Carlton School's ICSEA score?
Carlton School has an ICSEA score of 685, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carlton School?
Carlton School has 99 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carlton School?
The nearest schools to Carlton School are Port Augusta Secondary School (0.5 km), Open Access College - Port Augusta School of the Air Campus (1.2 km), Augusta Park Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Carlton School located?
Carlton School is located in Port Augusta, SA 5700. Visit the school website at http://www.carltonschool.sa.edu.au.