SA · Government Primary
Dernancourt School
Dernancourt 5075 · U, R-6
Dernancourt School is a government primary school in Dernancourt, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 326 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.
How Dernancourt School compares
By ICSEA, Dernancourt School ranks 135th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kildare College, a Catholic 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 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. Dernancourt School scores 1046 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dernancourt School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Dernancourt
Dernancourt School is located in Dernancourt, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,736/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 4,063.
View full Dernancourt suburb profile →Schools near Dernancourt School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dernancourt School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare CollegeCatholic Secondary · Holden Hill | 0.5 km | 1051 | 5 higher | 768 |
| Sunrise Christian School ParadiseIndependent Primary · Paradise | 1.1 km | 1096 | 50 higher | 175 |
| Adelaide East Education CentreGovernment Secondary · Campbelltown | 1.3 km | 1056 | 10 higher | 49 |
| Avenues CollegeGovernment Combined · Windsor Gardens | 1.5 km | 929 | 117 lower | 493 |
| Paradise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Paradise | 1.5 km | 1022 | 24 lower | 141 |
| Charles Campbell CollegeGovernment Combined · Paradise | 1.5 km | 1018 | 28 lower | 1,188 |
| Wandana Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gilles Plains | 1.7 km | 962 | 84 lower | 181 |
| Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains CampusIndependent Combined · Gilles Plains | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Combined · Gilles Plains | 2.3 km | 1037 | 9 lower | 1,191 |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolCatholic Primary · Newton | 2.3 km | 1049 | 3 higher | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dernancourt School a government school?
Yes, Dernancourt School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dernancourt School offer?
Dernancourt School offers U, R-6.
What is Dernancourt School's ICSEA score?
Dernancourt School has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dernancourt School?
Dernancourt School has 326 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dernancourt School?
The nearest schools to Dernancourt School are Kildare College (0.5 km), Sunrise Christian School Paradise (1.1 km), Adelaide East Education Centre (1.3 km).
Where is Dernancourt School located?
Dernancourt School is located in Dernancourt, SA 5075. Visit the school website at http://www.dernancts.sa.edu.au.