Dara School
Dara School is an independent combined school in Morphettville, SA offering R-10. With an ICSEA score of 1176, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 93 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Morphettville SA 5043. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Dara School compares
By ICSEA, Dara School ranks 2nd of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ascot Park Primary 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 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. Dara School scores 1176, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Dara School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Morphettville
Dara School is located in Morphettville, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,414/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,686.
Morphettville suburb profileSchools near Dara School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dara School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace SchoolCatholic Primary · Glengowrie | 1.2 km | 1075 | 101 lower | 225 |
| Westminster SchoolIndependent Combined · Marion | 1.6 km | 1139 | 37 lower | 1,401 |
| Forbes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Plympton | 1.7 km | 1002 | 174 lower | 235 |
| Warradale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warradale | 1.7 km | 1032 | 144 lower | 286 |
| Hamilton Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mitchell Park | 1.8 km | 994 | 182 lower | 609 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dara School a government school?
No, Dara School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Dara School offer?
Dara School offers R-10.
What is Dara School's ICSEA score?
Dara School has an ICSEA score of 1176, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dara School?
Dara School has 93 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dara School?
The nearest schools to Dara School are Ascot Park Primary School (0.9 km), SA School and Services for Vision Impaired (1.0 km), Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services (1.0 km).
Where is Dara School located?
Dara School is located in Morphettville, SA 5043. Visit the school website at http://daraschool.sa.edu.au.