SA · Government Primary
Wandana Primary School
Gilles Plains 5086 · U, R-6
Wandana Primary School is a government primary school in Gilles Plains, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 962, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 181 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
How Wandana Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Wandana Primary School ranks 318th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 28th-highest ICSEA and the 25th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains Campus, an independent combined school 0.2 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. Wandana Primary School scores 962 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Wandana Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Gilles Plains
Wandana Primary School is located in Gilles Plains, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,446/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 4,101.
View full Gilles Plains suburb profile →Schools near Wandana Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wandana Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Combined · Gilles Plains | 0.6 km | 1037 | 75 higher | 1,191 |
| Kildare CollegeCatholic Secondary · Holden Hill | 1.2 km | 1051 | 89 higher | 768 |
| Avenues CollegeGovernment Combined · Windsor Gardens | 1.4 km | 929 | 33 lower | 493 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 1.6 km | 1083 | 121 higher | 462 |
| Dernancourt SchoolGovernment Primary · Dernancourt | 1.7 km | 1046 | 84 higher | 326 |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 1.7 km | 963 | 1 higher | 596 |
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.9 km | 981 | 19 higher | 268 |
| Heritage College IncorporatedIndependent Combined · Oakden | 1.9 km | 1040 | 78 higher | 437 |
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 2.1 km | 950 | 12 lower | 206 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wandana Primary School a government school?
Yes, Wandana Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wandana Primary School offer?
Wandana Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Wandana Primary School's ICSEA score?
Wandana Primary School has an ICSEA score of 962, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wandana Primary School?
Wandana Primary School has 181 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wandana Primary School?
The nearest schools to Wandana Primary School are Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains Campus (0.2 km), St Paul's College (0.6 km), Kildare College (1.2 km).
Where is Wandana Primary School located?
Wandana Primary School is located in Gilles Plains, SA 5086. Visit the school website at http://www.wandanac7.sa.edu.au.