SA · Government Combined
Aldinga Payinthi College
Aldinga 5173 · U, R-12
Aldinga Payinthi College is a government combined school in Aldinga, SA offering U, R-12. With an ICSEA score of 954, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 831 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
How Aldinga Payinthi College compares
By ICSEA, Aldinga Payinthi College ranks 129th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is Cardijn College - Galilee Campus, a Catholic combined 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. Aldinga Payinthi College scores 954 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Aldinga
Aldinga Payinthi College is located in Aldinga, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,102/wk and median rent of $255/wk. Population: 764.
View full Aldinga suburb profile →Schools near Aldinga Payinthi College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Aldinga Payinthi College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardijn College - Galilee CampusCatholic Combined · Aldinga | 0.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Aldinga Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aldinga | 0.8 km | 959 | 5 higher | 377 |
| Southern Vales Christian College - Aldinga CampusIndependent Combined · Aldinga Beach | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aldinga Payinthi College a government school?
Yes, Aldinga Payinthi College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Aldinga Payinthi College offer?
Aldinga Payinthi College offers U, R-12.
What is Aldinga Payinthi College's ICSEA score?
Aldinga Payinthi College has an ICSEA score of 954, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Aldinga Payinthi College?
Aldinga Payinthi College has 831 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Aldinga Payinthi College?
The nearest schools to Aldinga Payinthi College are Cardijn College - Galilee Campus (0.1 km), Aldinga Beach Primary School (0.8 km), Southern Vales Christian College - Aldinga Campus (1.5 km).
Where is Aldinga Payinthi College located?
Aldinga Payinthi College is located in Aldinga, SA 5173. Visit the school website at https://aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au.