SA · Government Primary
Taparra Primary School
Elizabeth Downs 5113 · U, R-6
Taparra Primary School is a government primary school in Elizabeth Downs, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 926, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 131 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
How Taparra Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Taparra Primary School ranks 370th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Elizabeth Park Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Taparra Primary School scores 926 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Taparra Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Elizabeth Downs
Taparra Primary School is located in Elizabeth Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $970/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 5,160.
View full Elizabeth Downs suburb profile →Schools near Taparra Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Taparra Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Park | 0.8 km | 862 | 64 lower | 312 |
| Elizabeth North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth North | 1.1 km | 907 | 19 lower | 514 |
| St Thomas More SchoolCatholic Primary · Elizabeth Park | 1.1 km | 927 | 1 higher | 267 |
| Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Downs | 1.2 km | 904 | 22 lower | 420 |
| Playford CollegeIndependent Combined · Elizabeth | 1.3 km | 940 | 14 higher | 670 |
| Northern Adelaide Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Elizabeth | 1.6 km | 978 | 52 higher | 431 |
| Pinnacle CollegeIndependent Combined · Elizabeth East | 1.9 km | 1049 | 123 higher | 993 |
| Hope Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Craigmore | 1.9 km | 977 | 51 higher | 921 |
| Craigmore South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Craigmore | 1.9 km | 922 | 4 lower | 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taparra Primary School a government school?
Yes, Taparra Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Taparra Primary School offer?
Taparra Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Taparra Primary School's ICSEA score?
Taparra Primary School has an ICSEA score of 926, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Taparra Primary School?
Taparra Primary School has 131 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Taparra Primary School?
The nearest schools to Taparra Primary School are Elizabeth Park Primary School (0.8 km), Elizabeth North Primary School (1.1 km), St Thomas More School (1.1 km).
Where is Taparra Primary School located?
Taparra Primary School is located in Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113. Visit the school website at https://taparraps.sa.edu.au/.