SA · Government Primary
Lonsdale Heights Primary School
Christie Downs 5164 · U, R-6
Lonsdale Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Christie Downs, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 949, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 71 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
How Lonsdale Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lonsdale Heights Primary School ranks 342nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Christie Downs Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Lonsdale Heights Primary School scores 949 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lonsdale Heights Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Christie Downs
Lonsdale Heights Primary School is located in Christie Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $889/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 5,239.
View full Christie Downs suburb profile →Schools near Lonsdale Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lonsdale Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 1.1 km | 925 | 24 lower | 205 |
| Christies Beach High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.4 km | 905 | 44 lower | 789 |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusGovernment Combined · Salisbury North | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Morphett Vale | 1.5 km | 971 | 22 higher | 191 |
| Flaxmill School P-6Government Primary · Morphett Vale | 1.6 km | 950 | 1 higher | 358 |
| Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusGovernment Combined · Christies Beach | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - Wardli Youth CentreCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.8 km | 952 | 3 higher | 137 |
| O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · O'Sullivan Beach | 2.0 km | 926 | 23 lower | 84 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lonsdale Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lonsdale Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lonsdale Heights Primary School offer?
Lonsdale Heights Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Lonsdale Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lonsdale Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 949, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lonsdale Heights Primary School?
Lonsdale Heights Primary School has 71 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lonsdale Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lonsdale Heights Primary School are Christie Downs Primary School (1.1 km), Christies Beach High School (1.4 km), Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus (1.4 km).
Where is Lonsdale Heights Primary School located?
Lonsdale Heights Primary School is located in Christie Downs, SA 5164. Visit the school website at https://lonsdaleheightsps.sa.edu.au/.