Challa Gardens Primary School
Challa Gardens Primary School is a government primary school in Kilkenny, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 982, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 251 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 68% have a language background other than English.
Kilkenny SA 5009. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Challa Gardens Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Challa Gardens Primary School ranks 269th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Whitefriars School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Challa Gardens Primary School scores 982, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Challa Gardens Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Kilkenny
Challa Gardens Primary School is located in Kilkenny, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,399/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 1,846.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kilkenny suburb profileSchools near Challa Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Challa Gardens Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars SchoolCatholic Primary · Woodville Park | 0.7 km | 1076 | 94 higher | 603 |
| St Margaret Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Croydon Park | 0.9 km | 1024 | 42 higher | 324 |
| Woodville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Clair | 1.4 km | 973 | 9 lower | 1,170 |
| Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishGovernment Secondary · West Croydon | 1.4 km | 961 | 21 lower | 487 |
| Kilkenny Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Croydon | 1.5 km | 1069 | 87 higher | 450 |
| Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Government Primary · Woodville Gardens | 1.6 km | 983 | 1 higher | 478 |
| Australian Islamic College AdelaideIndependent Combined · West Croydon | 1.8 km | 1016 | 34 higher | 589 |
| Ngutu CollegeIndependent Combined · Woodville North | 1.9 km | 909 | 73 lower | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Challa Gardens Primary School a government school?
Yes, Challa Gardens Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Challa Gardens Primary School offer?
Challa Gardens Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Challa Gardens Primary School's ICSEA score?
Challa Gardens Primary School has an ICSEA score of 982, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Challa Gardens Primary School?
Challa Gardens Primary School has 251 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Challa Gardens Primary School?
The nearest schools to Challa Gardens Primary School are Whitefriars School (0.7 km), St Margaret Mary's School (0.9 km), The Grove Education Centre (1.1 km).
Where is Challa Gardens Primary School located?
Challa Gardens Primary School is located in Kilkenny, SA 5009. Visit the school website at http://www.challaps.sa.edu.au.