South Thornlie Primary School
South Thornlie Primary School is a government primary school in Thornlie, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 997, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 421 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Thornlie WA 6108. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How South Thornlie Primary School compares
By ICSEA, South Thornlie Primary School ranks 405th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Thornlie Senior High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. South Thornlie Primary School scores 997, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Thornlie
South Thornlie Primary School is located in Thornlie, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,571/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 23,665.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornlie suburb profileSchools near South Thornlie Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Thornlie Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornlie Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thornlie | 0.2 km | 969 | 28 lower | 1,125 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Thornlie | 0.2 km | 1050 | 53 higher | 387 |
| Forest Crescent Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlie | 1.4 km | 1011 | 14 higher | 627 |
| Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)Independent Combined · Thornlie | 1.4 km | 1019 | 22 higher | 733 |
| Thornlie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlie | 1.6 km | 941 | 56 lower | 470 |
| Yale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlie | 1.8 km | 969 | 28 lower | 398 |
| Huntingdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Huntingdale | 1.8 km | 956 | 41 lower | 439 |
| Excelsior Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Canning Vale | 2.2 km | 1060 | 63 higher | 330 |
| Wirrabirra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gosnells | 2.2 km | 923 | 74 lower | 366 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Thornlie Primary School a government school?
Yes, South Thornlie Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Thornlie Primary School offer?
South Thornlie Primary School offers K-6.
What is South Thornlie Primary School's ICSEA score?
South Thornlie Primary School has an ICSEA score of 997, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Thornlie Primary School?
South Thornlie Primary School has 421 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Thornlie Primary School?
The nearest schools to South Thornlie Primary School are Thornlie Senior High School (0.2 km), Sacred Heart Primary School (0.2 km), Alta-1 College - Huntingdale Campus (1.3 km).
Where is South Thornlie Primary School located?
South Thornlie Primary School is located in Thornlie, WA 6108. Visit the school website at http://www.souththornlieps.wa.edu.au.