Parafield Gardens Primary School
Parafield Gardens Primary School is a government primary school in Parafield Gardens, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 968, it sits in the 32nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 575 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 64% have a language background other than English.
Parafield Gardens SA 5107. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Parafield Gardens Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Parafield Gardens Primary School ranks 302nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Parafield Gardens 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. Parafield Gardens Primary School scores 968, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Parafield Gardens Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Parafield Gardens
Parafield Gardens Primary School is located in Parafield Gardens, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,384/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 18,467.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Parafield Gardens suburb profileSchools near Parafield Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Parafield Gardens Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parafield Gardens High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parafield Gardens | 0.2 km | 928 | 40 lower | 1,277 |
| Karrendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.6 km | 955 | 13 lower | 259 |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.7 km | 1000 | 32 higher | 539 |
| Garden CollegeIndependent Combined · Parafield Gardens | 0.7 km | 1029 | 61 higher | 351 |
| Thomas More CollegeCatholic Secondary · Salisbury Downs | 1.5 km | 973 | 5 higher | 1,132 |
| The Pines SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.6 km | 967 | 1 lower | 671 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.7 km | 926 | 42 lower | 271 |
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 2.1 km | 937 | 31 lower | 241 |
| Mawson Lakes SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson Lakes | 2.7 km | 1060 | 92 higher | 716 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parafield Gardens Primary School a government school?
Yes, Parafield Gardens Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Parafield Gardens Primary School offer?
Parafield Gardens Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Parafield Gardens Primary School's ICSEA score?
Parafield Gardens Primary School has an ICSEA score of 968, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Parafield Gardens Primary School?
Parafield Gardens Primary School has 575 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Parafield Gardens Primary School?
The nearest schools to Parafield Gardens Primary School are Parafield Gardens High School (0.2 km), Karrendi Primary School (0.6 km), Holy Family Catholic School (0.7 km).
Where is Parafield Gardens Primary School located?
Parafield Gardens Primary School is located in Parafield Gardens, SA 5107. Visit the school website at http://www.pgardens.sa.edu.au.