Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is a government primary school in Nairne, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Nairne SA 5252. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nairne School - Preschool and Primary compares
By ICSEA, Nairne School - Preschool and Primary ranks 209th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Littlehampton Primary School, a government primary school 3.5 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. Nairne School - Preschool and Primary scores 1009, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nairne School - Preschool and Primary, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Nairne
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is located in Nairne, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,776/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 5,327.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nairne suburb profileSchools near Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nairne School - Preschool and Primary | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Littlehampton | 3.5 km | 1036 | 27 higher | 336 |
| St Francis de Sales CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Barker | 4.6 km | 1051 | 42 higher | 1,047 |
| Cornerstone CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mount Barker | 5.1 km | 1094 | 85 higher | 754 |
| St Mark's Lutheran SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Barker | 5.4 km | 1071 | 62 higher | 351 |
| Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Barker | 5.5 km | 1087 | 78 higher | 321 |
| Mount Barker High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Barker | 5.9 km | 1010 | 1 higher | 1,061 |
| Mount Barker South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 6.1 km | 1011 | 2 higher | 399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nairne School - Preschool and Primary a government school?
Yes, Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nairne School - Preschool and Primary offer?
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary offers R-6.
What is Nairne School - Preschool and Primary's ICSEA score?
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nairne School - Preschool and Primary?
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nairne School - Preschool and Primary?
The nearest schools to Nairne School - Preschool and Primary are Littlehampton Primary School (3.5 km), St Francis de Sales College (4.6 km), Cornerstone College (5.1 km).
Where is Nairne School - Preschool and Primary located?
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is located in Nairne, SA 5252. Visit the school website at http://www.nairneps.sa.edu.au.