SA · Government Primary
Christie Downs Primary School
Christie Downs 5164 · U, R-6
Christie Downs Primary School is a government primary school in Christie Downs, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 205 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 31% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
How Christie Downs Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Christie Downs Primary School ranks 374th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cardijn College - Marcellin Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 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. Christie Downs Primary School scores 925 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Christie Downs Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Christie Downs
Christie Downs Primary School is located in Christie Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $889/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 5,239.
View full Christie Downs suburb profile →Schools near Christie Downs Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Christie Downs Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusGovernment Combined · Salisbury North | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusGovernment Combined · Christies Beach | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Christies Beach High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.6 km | 905 | 20 lower | 789 |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - Wardli Youth CentreCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.7 km | 952 | 27 higher | 137 |
| Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 1.1 km | 949 | 24 higher | 71 |
| St John The Apostle Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Christies Beach | 1.5 km | 1021 | 96 higher | 334 |
| Cardijn CollegeCatholic Secondary · Noarlunga Downs | 1.5 km | 1019 | 94 higher | 2,247 |
| Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club CampusIndependent Secondary · Noarlunga Downs | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christie Downs Primary School a government school?
Yes, Christie Downs Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Christie Downs Primary School offer?
Christie Downs Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Christie Downs Primary School's ICSEA score?
Christie Downs Primary School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Christie Downs Primary School?
Christie Downs Primary School has 205 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Christie Downs Primary School?
The nearest schools to Christie Downs Primary School are Cardijn College - Marcellin Campus (0.6 km), Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus (0.6 km), Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Christie Downs Primary School located?
Christie Downs Primary School is located in Christie Downs, SA 5164. Visit the school website at http://www.cdownssch.sa.edu.au.