SA · Government Primary
Playford Primary School
Craigmore 5114 · U, R-6
Playford Primary School is a government primary school in Craigmore, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 944, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How Playford Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Playford Primary School ranks 352nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Catherine McAuley School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Playford Primary School scores 944 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Playford Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Craigmore
Playford Primary School is located in Craigmore, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,513/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,943.
View full Craigmore suburb profile →Schools near Playford Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Playford Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley SchoolCatholic Primary · Craigmore | 0.1 km | 976 | 32 higher | 483 |
| Trinity College BlakeviewIndependent Combined · Blakeview | 0.9 km | 1037 | 93 higher | 635 |
| Blakes Crossing Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Blakeview | 1.0 km | 983 | 39 higher | 712 |
| Craigmore High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blakeview | 1.1 km | 916 | 28 lower | 1,245 |
| Blakeview Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakeview | 1.1 km | 921 | 23 lower | 542 |
| Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Downs | 2.0 km | 904 | 40 lower | 420 |
| Hope Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Craigmore | 2.2 km | 977 | 33 higher | 921 |
| Munno Para Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Munno Para | 2.3 km | 929 | 15 lower | 305 |
| Craigmore South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Craigmore | 2.4 km | 922 | 22 lower | 225 |
| Taparra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Downs | 3.2 km | 926 | 18 lower | 131 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Playford Primary School a government school?
Yes, Playford Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Playford Primary School offer?
Playford Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Playford Primary School's ICSEA score?
Playford Primary School has an ICSEA score of 944, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Playford Primary School?
Playford Primary School has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Playford Primary School?
The nearest schools to Playford Primary School are Catherine McAuley School (0.1 km), Trinity College Blakeview (0.9 km), Blakes Crossing Christian College (1.0 km).
Where is Playford Primary School located?
Playford Primary School is located in Craigmore, SA 5114. Visit the school website at https://playfordps.sa.edu.au/.