Paralowie School
Paralowie School is a government combined school in Paralowie, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 909, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,373 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Paralowie SA 5108. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Paralowie School compares
By ICSEA, Paralowie School ranks 150th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Salisbury North Primary School, a government primary school 1.3 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. Paralowie School scores 909, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Paralowie
Paralowie School is located in Paralowie, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,479/wk and median rent of $305/wk. Population: 17,504.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Paralowie suburb profileSchools near Paralowie School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Paralowie School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury North | 1.3 km | 897 | 12 lower | 343 |
| Lake Windemere B-6 SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury North | 1.4 km | 924 | 15 higher | 426 |
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.6 km | 937 | 28 higher | 241 |
| Bethany Christian School IncorporatedIndependent Primary · Paralowie | 1.7 km | 996 | 87 higher | 531 |
| Salisbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Salisbury North | 1.8 km | 907 | 2 lower | 1,058 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 2.0 km | 926 | 17 higher | 271 |
| Settlers Farm Campus R-6Government Primary · Paralowie | 2.3 km | 951 | 42 higher | 597 |
| Burton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burton | 2.5 km | 946 | 37 higher | 422 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paralowie School a government school?
Yes, Paralowie School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Paralowie School offer?
Paralowie School offers R-12.
What is Paralowie School's ICSEA score?
Paralowie School has an ICSEA score of 909, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Paralowie School?
Paralowie School has 1,373 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Paralowie School?
The nearest schools to Paralowie School are Salisbury North Primary School (1.3 km), Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para Campus (1.4 km), Lake Windemere B-6 School (1.4 km).
Where is Paralowie School located?
Paralowie School is located in Paralowie, SA 5108. Visit the school website at http://www.paralowie.sa.edu.au.