Gawler East Primary School
Gawler East Primary School is a government primary school in Gawler East, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 987, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Gawler East SA 5118. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gawler East Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Gawler East Primary School ranks 256th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Immanuel Gawler, an independent primary school 0.9 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. Gawler East Primary School scores 987, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gawler East
Gawler East Primary School is located in Gawler East, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,569/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 5,689.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gawler East suburb profileSchools near Gawler East Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gawler East Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel GawlerIndependent Primary · Gawler East | 0.9 km | 1038 | 51 higher | 353 |
| Hewett Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hewett | 2.7 km | 1006 | 19 higher | 400 |
| Gawler and District College B-12Government Combined · Evanston | 3.3 km | 932 | 55 lower | 1,247 |
| Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gawler Belt | 3.5 km | 1001 | 14 higher | 2,532 |
| Trinity College SeniorIndependent Secondary · Evanston South | 4.6 km | 1025 | 38 higher | 669 |
| Trinity College NorthIndependent Combined · Evanston South | 4.6 km | 1040 | 53 higher | 914 |
| Evanston Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Evanston Gardens | 4.7 km | 943 | 44 lower | 263 |
| Trinity College SouthIndependent Combined · Evanston South | 4.9 km | 1039 | 52 higher | 957 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gawler East Primary School a government school?
Yes, Gawler East Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gawler East Primary School offer?
Gawler East Primary School offers R-6.
What is Gawler East Primary School's ICSEA score?
Gawler East Primary School has an ICSEA score of 987, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gawler East Primary School?
Gawler East Primary School has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gawler East Primary School?
The nearest schools to Gawler East Primary School are Immanuel Gawler (0.9 km), Gawler Primary School (1.9 km), Hewett Primary School (2.7 km).
Where is Gawler East Primary School located?
Gawler East Primary School is located in Gawler East, SA 5118. Visit the school website at http://www.gaweastps.sa.edu.au.