Para Hills School
Para Hills School is a government primary school in Para Hills, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 269 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Para Hills SA 5096. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Para Hills School compares
By ICSEA, Para Hills School ranks 280th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is North Ingle School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Para Hills School scores 978, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Para Hills School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Para Hills
Para Hills School is located in Para Hills, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,420/wk and median rent of $325/wk. Population: 6,793.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Para Hills suburb profileSchools near Para Hills School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Para Hills School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para Hills West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills West | 1.3 km | 981 | 3 higher | 287 |
| Para Hills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Hills West | 1.5 km | 948 | 30 lower | 670 |
| Ingle Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.9 km | 967 | 11 lower | 454 |
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 2.2 km | 950 | 28 lower | 206 |
| Keller Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury East | 2.2 km | 941 | 37 lower | 239 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 2.3 km | 1089 | 111 higher | 440 |
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 2.4 km | 981 | 3 higher | 268 |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 2.5 km | 963 | 15 lower | 596 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Para Hills School a government school?
Yes, Para Hills School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Para Hills School offer?
Para Hills School offers U, R-6.
What is Para Hills School's ICSEA score?
Para Hills School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Para Hills School?
Para Hills School has 269 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Para Hills School?
The nearest schools to Para Hills School are North Ingle School (1.1 km), Para Hills West Primary School (1.3 km), East Para Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Para Hills School located?
Para Hills School is located in Para Hills, SA 5096. Visit the school website at https://parahillsschool.sa.edu.au/.