The Pines School
The Pines School is a government primary school in Parafield Gardens, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 967, it sits in the 32nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 671 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 71% 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 The Pines School compares
By ICSEA, The Pines School ranks 305th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Riverdale 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. The Pines School scores 967, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Parafield Gardens
The Pines 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 The Pines School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Pines School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 0.9 km | 937 | 30 lower | 241 |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.0 km | 1000 | 33 higher | 539 |
| Garden CollegeIndependent Combined · Parafield Gardens | 1.1 km | 1029 | 62 higher | 351 |
| Bethany Christian School IncorporatedIndependent Primary · Paralowie | 1.3 km | 996 | 29 higher | 531 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.4 km | 926 | 41 lower | 271 |
| Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.6 km | 968 | 1 higher | 575 |
| Parafield Gardens High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parafield Gardens | 1.8 km | 928 | 39 lower | 1,277 |
| Settlers Farm Campus R-6Government Primary · Paralowie | 2.1 km | 951 | 16 lower | 597 |
| Karrendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 2.2 km | 955 | 12 lower | 259 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pines School a government school?
Yes, The Pines School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Pines School offer?
The Pines School offers U, R-6.
What is The Pines School's ICSEA score?
The Pines School has an ICSEA score of 967, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Pines School?
The Pines School has 671 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Pines School?
The nearest schools to The Pines School are Riverdale Primary School (0.9 km), Holy Family Catholic School (1.0 km), Garden College (1.1 km).
Where is The Pines School located?
The Pines School is located in Parafield Gardens, SA 5107. Visit the school website at https://www.thepines.sa.edu.au/.