SA · Government Primary
Noarlunga Downs Primary School
Noarlunga Downs 5168 · U, R-6
Noarlunga Downs Primary School is a government primary school in Noarlunga Downs, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 937, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 124 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
How Noarlunga Downs Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Noarlunga Downs Primary School ranks 362nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cardijn 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. Noarlunga Downs Primary School scores 937 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Noarlunga Downs Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Noarlunga Downs
Noarlunga Downs Primary School is located in Noarlunga Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,189/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 4,031.
View full Noarlunga Downs suburb profile →Schools near Noarlunga Downs Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Noarlunga Downs Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardijn CollegeCatholic Secondary · Noarlunga Downs | 0.5 km | 1019 | 82 higher | 2,247 |
| Christies Beach High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.5 km | 905 | 32 lower | 789 |
| Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 2.0 km | 925 | 12 lower | 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noarlunga Downs Primary School a government school?
Yes, Noarlunga Downs Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Noarlunga Downs Primary School offer?
Noarlunga Downs Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Noarlunga Downs Primary School's ICSEA score?
Noarlunga Downs Primary School has an ICSEA score of 937, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Noarlunga Downs Primary School?
Noarlunga Downs Primary School has 124 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Noarlunga Downs Primary School?
The nearest schools to Noarlunga Downs Primary School are Cardijn College (0.5 km), Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club Campus (0.6 km), Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus (1.5 km).
Where is Noarlunga Downs Primary School located?
Noarlunga Downs Primary School is located in Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168. Visit the school website at http://www.ndownsps.sa.edu.au.