Para Hills West Primary School
Para Hills West Primary School is a government primary school in Para Hills West, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 981, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 71% have a language background other than English.
Para Hills West SA 5096. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Para Hills West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Para Hills West Primary School ranks 272nd 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 15th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Para Hills High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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 West Primary School scores 981, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Para Hills West Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Para Hills West
Para Hills West Primary School is located in Para Hills West, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,127/wk and median rent of $275/wk. Population: 3,295.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Para Hills West suburb profileSchools near Para Hills West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Para Hills West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para Hills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Hills West | 0.2 km | 948 | 33 lower | 670 |
| Keller Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury East | 1.0 km | 941 | 40 lower | 239 |
| Para Hills SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills | 1.3 km | 978 | 3 lower | 269 |
| Gulfview Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gulfview Heights | 1.7 km | 993 | 12 higher | 384 |
| King's Baptist Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wynn Vale | 2.2 km | 1090 | 109 higher | 1,280 |
| Keithcot Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wynn Vale | 2.2 km | 1020 | 39 higher | 330 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Para Hills West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Para Hills West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Para Hills West Primary School offer?
Para Hills West Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Para Hills West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Para Hills West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 981, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Para Hills West Primary School?
Para Hills West Primary School has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Para Hills West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Para Hills West Primary School are Para Hills High School (0.2 km), Keller Road Primary School (1.0 km), Para Hills School (1.3 km).
Where is Para Hills West Primary School located?
Para Hills West Primary School is located in Para Hills West, SA 5096. Visit the school website at http://www.parahilwps.sa.edu.au.