SA · Government Primary
West Beach Primary School
West Beach 5024 · U, R-6
West Beach Primary School is a government primary school in West Beach, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1089, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 297 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
How West Beach Primary School compares
By ICSEA, West Beach Primary School ranks 74th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Henley Beach Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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. West Beach Primary School scores 1089 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For West Beach Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
Schools near West Beach Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs West Beach Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Henley Beach South | 1.2 km | 1104 | 15 higher | 354 |
| Henley High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Henley Beach | 1.8 km | 1045 | 44 lower | 1,381 |
| Fulham North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Henley Beach | 2.1 km | 1095 | 6 higher | 395 |
| St Francis SchoolCatholic Primary · Lockleys | 2.1 km | 1075 | 14 lower | 457 |
| Brooklyn Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brooklyn Park | 2.5 km | 1066 | 23 lower | 118 |
| St Michael's CollegeCatholic Combined · Henley Beach | 2.6 km | 1064 | 25 lower | 2,193 |
| Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Henley Beach | 2.9 km | 1042 | 47 lower | 148 |
| Star of the Sea SchoolCatholic Primary · Henley Beach | 2.9 km | 1108 | 19 higher | 558 |
| Kidman Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kidman Park | 3.2 km | 1053 | 36 lower | 485 |
| Lockleys North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lockleys | 3.3 km | 1069 | 20 lower | 422 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Beach Primary School a government school?
Yes, West Beach Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does West Beach Primary School offer?
West Beach Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is West Beach Primary School's ICSEA score?
West Beach Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1089, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend West Beach Primary School?
West Beach Primary School has 297 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near West Beach Primary School?
The nearest schools to West Beach Primary School are Henley Beach Primary School (1.2 km), Henley High School (1.8 km), Fulham North Primary School (2.1 km).
Where is West Beach Primary School located?
West Beach Primary School is located in West Beach, SA 5024. Visit the school website at http://www.wbeachps.sa.edu.au.