Parafield Gardens High School
Parafield Gardens High School is a government secondary school in Parafield Gardens, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 928, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,277 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% 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 Parafield Gardens High School compares
By ICSEA, Parafield Gardens High School ranks 82nd of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Parafield Gardens Primary School, a government primary 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. Parafield Gardens High School scores 928, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Parafield Gardens High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Parafield Gardens
Parafield Gardens High 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 Parafield Gardens High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Parafield Gardens High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.2 km | 968 | 40 higher | 575 |
| Karrendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.5 km | 955 | 27 higher | 259 |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.0 km | 1000 | 72 higher | 539 |
| Garden CollegeIndependent Combined · Parafield Gardens | 1.0 km | 1029 | 101 higher | 351 |
| Thomas More CollegeCatholic Secondary · Salisbury Downs | 1.3 km | 973 | 45 higher | 1,132 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.7 km | 926 | 2 lower | 271 |
| The Pines SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.8 km | 967 | 39 higher | 671 |
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 2.2 km | 937 | 9 higher | 241 |
| Mawson Lakes SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson Lakes | 2.6 km | 1060 | 132 higher | 716 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parafield Gardens High School a government school?
Yes, Parafield Gardens High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Parafield Gardens High School offer?
Parafield Gardens High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Parafield Gardens High School's ICSEA score?
Parafield Gardens High School has an ICSEA score of 928, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Parafield Gardens High School?
Parafield Gardens High School has 1,277 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Parafield Gardens High School?
The nearest schools to Parafield Gardens High School are Parafield Gardens Primary School (0.2 km), Karrendi Primary School (0.5 km), Holy Family Catholic School (1.0 km).
Where is Parafield Gardens High School located?
Parafield Gardens High School is located in Parafield Gardens, SA 5107. Visit the school website at http://www.pghs.sa.edu.au.