SA · Government Primary
West Lakes Shore School
West Lakes Shore 5020 · R-6
West Lakes Shore School is a government primary school in West Lakes Shore, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 554 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
How West Lakes Shore School compares
By ICSEA, West Lakes Shore School ranks 113th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Westport Primary School, a government 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. West Lakes Shore School scores 1060 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For West Lakes Shore School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About West Lakes Shore
West Lakes Shore School is located in West Lakes Shore, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,758/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 3,236.
View full West Lakes Shore suburb profile →Schools near West Lakes Shore School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs West Lakes Shore School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Semaphore Park | 1.3 km | 1025 | 35 lower | 421 |
| Portside Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · New Port | 1.8 km | 1067 | 7 higher | 626 |
| Le Fevre High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Semaphore South | 2.0 km | 951 | 109 lower | 456 |
| Indie School Port Adelaide CampusIndependent Secondary · Port Adelaide | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Alberton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Queenstown | 2.8 km | 1002 | 58 lower | 262 |
| Dominican SchoolCatholic Primary · Semaphore | 2.9 km | 1048 | 12 lower | 230 |
| Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkenhead | 2.9 km | 902 | 158 lower | 232 |
| Hendon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Royal Park | 3.1 km | 965 | 95 lower | 270 |
| Seaton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Seaton | 3.3 km | 1001 | 59 lower | 917 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rosewater | 3.8 km | 1008 | 52 lower | 1,204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Lakes Shore School a government school?
Yes, West Lakes Shore School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does West Lakes Shore School offer?
West Lakes Shore School offers R-6.
What is West Lakes Shore School's ICSEA score?
West Lakes Shore School has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend West Lakes Shore School?
West Lakes Shore School has 554 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near West Lakes Shore School?
The nearest schools to West Lakes Shore School are Westport Primary School (1.3 km), Portside Christian College (1.8 km), Le Fevre High School (2.0 km).
Where is West Lakes Shore School located?
West Lakes Shore School is located in West Lakes Shore, SA 5020. Visit the school website at http://www.westlakes.sa.edu.au.