Valley View Secondary School
Valley View Secondary School is a government secondary school in Para Vista, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 963, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 596 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Para Vista SA 5093. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Valley View Secondary School compares
By ICSEA, Valley View Secondary School ranks 61st 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ingle Farm East Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Valley View Secondary School scores 963, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Valley View Secondary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Para Vista
Valley View Secondary School is located in Para Vista, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,276/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 3,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Para Vista suburb profileSchools near Valley View Secondary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Valley View Secondary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 0.4 km | 981 | 18 higher | 268 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 0.7 km | 1083 | 120 higher | 462 |
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 0.7 km | 950 | 13 lower | 206 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 1.1 km | 1089 | 126 higher | 440 |
| Ingle Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.4 km | 967 | 4 higher | 454 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Combined · Gilles Plains | 1.4 km | 1037 | 74 higher | 1,191 |
| Modbury West SchoolGovernment Primary · Modbury | 1.8 km | 1020 | 57 higher | 264 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valley View Secondary School a government school?
Yes, Valley View Secondary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Valley View Secondary School offer?
Valley View Secondary School offers U, 7-12.
What is Valley View Secondary School's ICSEA score?
Valley View Secondary School has an ICSEA score of 963, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Valley View Secondary School?
Valley View Secondary School has 596 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Valley View Secondary School?
The nearest schools to Valley View Secondary School are Ingle Farm East Primary School (0.4 km), Prescott Primary School, Northern (0.7 km), Para Vista Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Valley View Secondary School located?
Valley View Secondary School is located in Para Vista, SA 5093. Visit the school website at http://www.valleyview.sa.edu.au.