Highbury Primary School

Highbury Primary School is a government primary school in Hope Valley, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1054, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 499 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.

Hope Valley SA 5090. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1054
70th percentile
Enrolments
499
U, R-6
Students per teacher
14:1
36 teaching staff
Indigenous students
4%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
22%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Highbury Primary School compares

By ICSEA, Highbury Primary School ranks 120th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Torrens Valley Christian School, an independent combined school 1.0 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. Highbury Primary School scores 1054, above average.

ICSEA 1054Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1054
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Highbury Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.

Highbury Primary School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

Schools near Highbury Primary School

The 5 nearest schools to Highbury Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Highbury Primary SchoolStudents
Torrens Valley Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hope Valley1.0 km1085 31 higher565
Ardtornish Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Agnes1.7 km1044 10 lower462
Modbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Modbury1.7 km1005 49 lower926
St Agnes School P - 6Government Primary · St Agnes2.0 km1039 15 lower251
Athelstone SchoolGovernment Primary · Athelstone2.4 km1100 46 higher368

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highbury Primary School a government school?

Yes, Highbury Primary School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Highbury Primary School offer?

Highbury Primary School offers U, R-6.

What is Highbury Primary School's ICSEA score?

Highbury Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1054, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Highbury Primary School?

Highbury Primary School has 499 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.

What schools are near Highbury Primary School?

The nearest schools to Highbury Primary School are Torrens Valley Christian School (1.0 km), Modbury South Primary School (1.4 km), Modbury Special School (1.4 km).

Where is Highbury Primary School located?

Highbury Primary School is located in Hope Valley, SA 5090. Visit the school website at http://www.highburyps.sa.edu.au.

Highbury Primary School official website