Salisbury Heights Primary School
Salisbury Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Salisbury Heights, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 974, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Salisbury Heights SA 5109. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Salisbury Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Salisbury Heights Primary School ranks 292nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Salisbury Park Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Salisbury Heights Primary School scores 974, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Salisbury Heights Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Salisbury Heights
Salisbury Heights Primary School is located in Salisbury Heights, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,795/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 4,488.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Salisbury Heights suburb profileSchools near Salisbury Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Salisbury Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Park | 0.9 km | 960 | 14 lower | 220 |
| Elizabeth Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Vale | 1.7 km | 889 | 85 lower | 441 |
| Tyndale Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Salisbury East | 1.9 km | 1016 | 42 higher | 1,498 |
| Salisbury East High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Salisbury East | 2.2 km | 941 | 33 lower | 1,008 |
| St Augustine's Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Salisbury | 2.6 km | 981 | 7 higher | 664 |
| Salisbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury | 3.0 km | 913 | 61 lower | 360 |
| Elizabeth Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Grove | 3.1 km | 902 | 72 lower | 249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salisbury Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Salisbury Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Salisbury Heights Primary School offer?
Salisbury Heights Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Salisbury Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Salisbury Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 974, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Salisbury Heights Primary School?
Salisbury Heights Primary School has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Salisbury Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Salisbury Heights Primary School are Salisbury Park Primary School (0.9 km), Elizabeth Vale Primary School (1.7 km), Tyndale Christian School (1.9 km).
Where is Salisbury Heights Primary School located?
Salisbury Heights Primary School is located in Salisbury Heights, SA 5109. Visit the school website at http://www.shps.sa.edu.au.