Whitefriars School
Whitefriars School is a Catholic primary school in Woodville Park, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1076, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 603 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Woodville Park SA 5011. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Whitefriars School compares
By ICSEA, Whitefriars School ranks 90th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Grove Education Centre, a government combined school 0.7 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Whitefriars School scores 1076, above average.
Enrolment and location
Whitefriars School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Woodville Park
Whitefriars School is located in Woodville Park, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,743/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 1,852.
Woodville Park suburb profileSchools near Whitefriars School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whitefriars School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challa Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kilkenny | 0.7 km | 982 | 94 lower | 251 |
| Woodville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Clair | 0.9 km | 973 | 103 lower | 1,170 |
| Woodville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodville South | 1.3 km | 1020 | 56 lower | 204 |
| Kilkenny Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Croydon | 1.4 km | 1069 | 7 lower | 450 |
| St Margaret Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Croydon Park | 1.4 km | 1024 | 52 lower | 324 |
| Ngutu CollegeIndependent Combined · Woodville North | 1.7 km | 909 | 167 lower | 260 |
| Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Government Primary · Woodville Gardens | 1.8 km | 983 | 93 lower | 478 |
| Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishGovernment Secondary · West Croydon | 1.9 km | 961 | 115 lower | 487 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitefriars School a government school?
No, Whitefriars School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Whitefriars School offer?
Whitefriars School offers R-6.
What is Whitefriars School's ICSEA score?
Whitefriars School has an ICSEA score of 1076, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whitefriars School?
Whitefriars School has 603 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whitefriars School?
The nearest schools to Whitefriars School are The Grove Education Centre (0.7 km), Challa Gardens Primary School (0.7 km), Sports College South Australia - St. Clair YMCA Recreation Centre (0.8 km).
Where is Whitefriars School located?
Whitefriars School is located in Woodville Park, SA 5011. Visit the school website at http://www.whitefriars.catholic.edu.au.