SA · Government Primary
East Para Primary School
Para Hills 5096 · R-6
East Para Primary School is a government primary school in Para Hills, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 994, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 194 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
How East Para Primary School compares
By ICSEA, East Para Primary School ranks 238th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista, an independent 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. East Para Primary School scores 994 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For East Para Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Para Hills
East Para Primary School is located in Para Hills, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,420/wk and median rent of $325/wk. Population: 6,793.
View full Para Hills suburb profile →Schools near East Para Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs East Para Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 1.3 km | 1089 | 95 higher | 440 |
| Para Hills SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills | 1.3 km | 978 | 16 lower | 269 |
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 1.4 km | 950 | 44 lower | 206 |
| The Heights SchoolGovernment Combined · Modbury Heights | 1.7 km | 1060 | 66 higher | 1,811 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 1.9 km | 1083 | 89 higher | 462 |
| Modbury West SchoolGovernment Primary · Modbury | 2.0 km | 1020 | 26 higher | 264 |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 2.0 km | 963 | 31 lower | 596 |
| Keithcot Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wynn Vale | 2.2 km | 1020 | 26 higher | 330 |
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 2.2 km | 981 | 13 lower | 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Para Primary School a government school?
Yes, East Para Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does East Para Primary School offer?
East Para Primary School offers R-6.
What is East Para Primary School's ICSEA score?
East Para Primary School has an ICSEA score of 994, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend East Para Primary School?
East Para Primary School has 194 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near East Para Primary School?
The nearest schools to East Para Primary School are Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista (1.3 km), Para Hills School (1.3 km), Para Vista Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is East Para Primary School located?
East Para Primary School is located in Para Hills, SA 5096. Visit the school website at http://www.epps.sa.edu.au.