Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School is a government primary school in Colonel Light Gardens, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1119, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 688 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Colonel Light Gardens SA 5041. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Colonel Light Gardens Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Colonel Light Gardens Primary School ranks 25th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Therese School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Colonel Light Gardens Primary School scores 1119, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Colonel Light Gardens Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Colonel Light Gardens
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School is located in Colonel Light Gardens, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,491/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,311.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Colonel Light Gardens suburb profileSchools near Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Colonel Light Gardens Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbank Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pasadena | 0.9 km | 1021 | 98 lower | 249 |
| Clapham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clapham | 1.1 km | 1098 | 21 lower | 243 |
| Edwardstown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melrose Park | 1.8 km | 1098 | 21 lower | 512 |
| Scotch CollegeIndependent Combined · Torrens Park | 1.9 km | 1146 | 27 higher | 1,213 |
| Westbourne Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westbourne Park | 2.0 km | 1126 | 7 higher | 480 |
| Mitcham Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 2.3 km | 1083 | 36 lower | 754 |
| Cabra Dominican CollegeCatholic Combined · Cumberland Park | 2.3 km | 1065 | 54 lower | 1,165 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingswood | 2.4 km | 1135 | 16 higher | 256 |
| Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 2.5 km | 1121 | 2 higher | 629 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colonel Light Gardens Primary School a government school?
Yes, Colonel Light Gardens Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Colonel Light Gardens Primary School offer?
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School offers R-6.
What is Colonel Light Gardens Primary School's ICSEA score?
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1119, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Colonel Light Gardens Primary School?
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School has 688 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Colonel Light Gardens Primary School?
The nearest schools to Colonel Light Gardens Primary School are St Therese School (0.4 km), Springbank Secondary College (0.9 km), Clapham Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Colonel Light Gardens Primary School located?
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School is located in Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041. Visit the school website at https://clgps.sa.edu.au/.