Karrendi Primary School
Karrendi Primary School is a government primary school in Parafield Gardens, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.
Parafield Gardens SA 5107. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Karrendi Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Karrendi Primary School ranks 329th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Parafield Gardens High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Karrendi Primary School scores 955, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Parafield Gardens
Karrendi Primary School is located in Parafield Gardens, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,384/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 18,467.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Parafield Gardens suburb profileSchools near Karrendi Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karrendi Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parafield Gardens High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parafield Gardens | 0.5 km | 928 | 27 lower | 1,277 |
| Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.6 km | 968 | 13 higher | 575 |
| Garden CollegeIndependent Combined · Parafield Gardens | 1.2 km | 1029 | 74 higher | 351 |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.3 km | 1000 | 45 higher | 539 |
| Thomas More CollegeCatholic Secondary · Salisbury Downs | 1.7 km | 973 | 18 higher | 1,132 |
| Mawson Lakes SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson Lakes | 2.1 km | 1060 | 105 higher | 716 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 2.2 km | 926 | 29 lower | 271 |
| The Pines SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 2.2 km | 967 | 12 higher | 671 |
| Endeavour CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mawson Lakes | 2.5 km | 1083 | 128 higher | 738 |
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 2.7 km | 937 | 18 lower | 241 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karrendi Primary School a government school?
Yes, Karrendi Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karrendi Primary School offer?
Karrendi Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Karrendi Primary School's ICSEA score?
Karrendi Primary School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karrendi Primary School?
Karrendi Primary School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karrendi Primary School?
The nearest schools to Karrendi Primary School are Parafield Gardens High School (0.5 km), Parafield Gardens Primary School (0.6 km), Garden College (1.2 km).
Where is Karrendi Primary School located?
Karrendi Primary School is located in Parafield Gardens, SA 5107. Visit the school website at http://www.karrendips.sa.edu.au.