SA · Government Primary
Surrey Downs Primary School
Surrey Downs 5126 · U, R-6
Surrey Downs Primary School is a government primary school in Surrey Downs, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 986, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 148 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
How Surrey Downs Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Surrey Downs Primary School ranks 260th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School, a Catholic primary school 1.3 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. Surrey Downs Primary School scores 986 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Surrey Downs Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Surrey Downs
Surrey Downs Primary School is located in Surrey Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,674/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 3,358.
View full Surrey Downs suburb profile →Schools near Surrey Downs Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Surrey Downs Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Wynn Vale | 1.3 km | 1051 | 65 higher | 561 |
| Golden Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Grove | 1.5 km | 1021 | 35 higher | 495 |
| Banksia Park School R-6Government Primary · Banksia Park | 1.5 km | 1037 | 51 higher | 240 |
| Pinnacle College - Golden GroveIndependent Combined · Golden Grove | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Gleeson CollegeCatholic Secondary · Golden Grove | 1.6 km | 1055 | 69 higher | 941 |
| Fairview Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairview Park | 1.7 km | 1027 | 41 higher | 260 |
| Golden Grove High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Golden Grove | 1.7 km | 1007 | 21 higher | 1,486 |
| Pedare Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Golden Grove | 2.0 km | 1097 | 111 higher | 1,146 |
| Banksia Park International High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Banksia Park | 2.0 km | 1009 | 23 higher | 1,055 |
| Redwood Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Redwood Park | 2.0 km | 1032 | 46 higher | 368 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Surrey Downs Primary School a government school?
Yes, Surrey Downs Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Surrey Downs Primary School offer?
Surrey Downs Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Surrey Downs Primary School's ICSEA score?
Surrey Downs Primary School has an ICSEA score of 986, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Surrey Downs Primary School?
Surrey Downs Primary School has 148 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Surrey Downs Primary School?
The nearest schools to Surrey Downs Primary School are St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School (1.3 km), Golden Grove Primary School (1.5 km), Banksia Park School R-6 (1.5 km).
Where is Surrey Downs Primary School located?
Surrey Downs Primary School is located in Surrey Downs, SA 5126. Visit the school website at https://surreydowns.sa.edu.au.