SA · Government Primary
Para Vista Primary School
Para Vista 5093 · R-6
Para Vista Primary School is a government primary school in Para Vista, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 206 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
How Para Vista Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Para Vista Primary School ranks 338th 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 29th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista, an independent primary school 0.4 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. Para Vista Primary School scores 950 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Para Vista Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Para Vista
Para Vista Primary School is located in Para Vista, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,276/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 3,023.
View full Para Vista suburb profile →Schools near Para Vista Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Para Vista Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 0.4 km | 1089 | 139 higher | 440 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 0.5 km | 1083 | 133 higher | 462 |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 0.7 km | 963 | 13 higher | 596 |
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.1 km | 981 | 31 higher | 268 |
| Modbury West SchoolGovernment Primary · Modbury | 1.3 km | 1020 | 70 higher | 264 |
| East Para Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills | 1.4 km | 994 | 44 higher | 194 |
| Ingle Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.8 km | 967 | 17 higher | 454 |
| Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains CampusIndependent Combined · Gilles Plains | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| North Ingle SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 2.0 km | 998 | 48 higher | 180 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Combined · Gilles Plains | 2.0 km | 1037 | 87 higher | 1,191 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Para Vista Primary School a government school?
Yes, Para Vista Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Para Vista Primary School offer?
Para Vista Primary School offers R-6.
What is Para Vista Primary School's ICSEA score?
Para Vista Primary School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Para Vista Primary School?
Para Vista Primary School has 206 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Para Vista Primary School?
The nearest schools to Para Vista Primary School are Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista (0.4 km), Prescott Primary School, Northern (0.5 km), Valley View Secondary School (0.7 km).
Where is Para Vista Primary School located?
Para Vista Primary School is located in Para Vista, SA 5093. Visit the school website at https://www.paravistaps.sa.edu.au/.