Thorndon Park Primary School
Thorndon Park Primary School is a government primary school in Athelstone, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1069, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Athelstone SA 5076. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thorndon Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Thorndon Park Primary School ranks 101st of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Saint Ignatius' College, a Catholic combined school 1.0 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. Thorndon Park Primary School scores 1069, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Thorndon Park Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Athelstone
Thorndon Park Primary School is located in Athelstone, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,941/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 9,601.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Athelstone suburb profileSchools near Thorndon Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thorndon Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ignatius' CollegeCatholic Combined · Athelstone | 1.0 km | 1151 | 82 higher | 1,421 |
| Stradbroke SchoolGovernment Primary · Rostrevor | 1.3 km | 1111 | 42 higher | 694 |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolCatholic Primary · Newton | 1.8 km | 1049 | 20 lower | 246 |
| Athelstone SchoolGovernment Primary · Athelstone | 1.9 km | 1100 | 31 higher | 368 |
| Rostrevor CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodforde | 2.0 km | 1064 | 5 lower | 985 |
| Charles Campbell CollegeGovernment Combined · Paradise | 2.1 km | 1018 | 51 lower | 1,188 |
| Morialta Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rostrevor | 2.4 km | 1075 | 6 higher | 570 |
| East Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hectorville | 2.6 km | 1073 | 4 higher | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thorndon Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Thorndon Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thorndon Park Primary School offer?
Thorndon Park Primary School offers R-6.
What is Thorndon Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Thorndon Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1069, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thorndon Park Primary School?
Thorndon Park Primary School has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thorndon Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Thorndon Park Primary School are Saint Ignatius' College (1.0 km), Stradbroke School (1.3 km), Paradise Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Thorndon Park Primary School located?
Thorndon Park Primary School is located in Athelstone, SA 5076. Visit the school website at http://www.thornpkps.sa.edu.au.