SA · Government Primary
Hewett Primary School
Hewett 5118 · U, R-6
Hewett Primary School is a government primary school in Hewett, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
How Hewett Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hewett Primary School ranks 213th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Xavier College, a Catholic secondary school 1.5 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. Hewett Primary School scores 1006 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hewett Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Hewett
Hewett Primary School is located in Hewett, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,439/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 2,961.
View full Hewett suburb profile →Schools near Hewett Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hewett Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gawler Belt | 1.5 km | 1001 | 5 lower | 2,532 |
| Immanuel GawlerIndependent Primary · Gawler East | 2.3 km | 1038 | 32 higher | 353 |
| Gawler Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gawler | 2.6 km | 954 | 52 lower | 168 |
| Gawler East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gawler East | 2.7 km | 987 | 19 lower | 374 |
| Trinity College RoseworthyIndependent Primary · Roseworthy | 2.8 km | 1037 | 31 higher | 192 |
| Roseworthy Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Roseworthy | 4.6 km | 997 | 9 lower | 180 |
| Gawler and District College B-12Government Combined · Evanston | 5.0 km | 932 | 74 lower | 1,247 |
| Xavier College - Evanston CampusCatholic Primary · Evanston | 5.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Evanston Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Evanston Gardens | 6.0 km | 943 | 63 lower | 263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hewett Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hewett Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hewett Primary School offer?
Hewett Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Hewett Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hewett Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hewett Primary School?
Hewett Primary School has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hewett Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hewett Primary School are Xavier College (1.5 km), Immanuel Gawler (2.3 km), Gawler Primary School (2.6 km).
Where is Hewett Primary School located?
Hewett Primary School is located in Hewett, SA 5118. Visit the school website at http://www.hewettps.sa.edu.au.