SA · Government Primary
Riverdale Primary School
Salisbury Downs 5108 · U, R-6
Riverdale Primary School is a government primary school in Salisbury 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 241 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
How Riverdale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Riverdale Primary School ranks 362nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Pines School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Riverdale Primary School scores 937 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Riverdale Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Salisbury Downs
Riverdale Primary School is located in Salisbury Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,134/wk and median rent of $273/wk. Population: 6,296.
View full Salisbury Downs suburb profile →Schools near Riverdale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Riverdale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.9 km | 967 | 30 higher | 671 |
| Temple Christian College - Bethany CampusIndependent Secondary · Paralowie | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bethany Christian School IncorporatedIndependent Primary · Paralowie | 0.9 km | 996 | 59 higher | 531 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.0 km | 926 | 11 lower | 271 |
| Paralowie SchoolGovernment Combined · Paralowie | 1.6 km | 909 | 28 lower | 1,373 |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.8 km | 1000 | 63 higher | 539 |
| Garden CollegeIndependent Combined · Parafield Gardens | 1.9 km | 1029 | 92 higher | 351 |
| Settlers Farm Campus R-6Government Primary · Paralowie | 2.0 km | 951 | 14 higher | 597 |
| Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 2.1 km | 968 | 31 higher | 575 |
| Thomas More CollegeCatholic Secondary · Salisbury Downs | 2.1 km | 973 | 36 higher | 1,132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverdale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Riverdale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Riverdale Primary School offer?
Riverdale Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Riverdale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Riverdale 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 Riverdale Primary School?
Riverdale Primary School has 241 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Riverdale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Riverdale Primary School are The Pines School (0.9 km), Temple Christian College - Bethany Campus (0.9 km), Bethany Christian School Incorporated (0.9 km).
Where is Riverdale Primary School located?
Riverdale Primary School is located in Salisbury Downs, SA 5108. Visit the school website at https://riverdaleps.sa.edu.au/.