Dominican School
Dominican School is a Catholic primary school in Semaphore, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1048, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Semaphore SA 5019. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dominican School compares
By ICSEA, Dominican School ranks 132nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Le Fevre High School, a government secondary 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. Dominican School scores 1048, near average.
Enrolment and location
Dominican School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Semaphore
Dominican School is located in Semaphore, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,718/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 2,749.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Semaphore suburb profileSchools near Dominican School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dominican School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Fevre High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Semaphore South | 0.9 km | 951 | 97 lower | 456 |
| Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkenhead | 1.1 km | 902 | 146 lower | 232 |
| Largs Bay SchoolGovernment Primary · Largs Bay | 1.8 km | 1018 | 30 lower | 418 |
| Portside Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · New Port | 1.9 km | 1067 | 19 higher | 626 |
| Westport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Semaphore Park | 2.0 km | 1025 | 23 lower | 421 |
| West Lakes Shore SchoolGovernment Primary · West Lakes Shore | 2.9 km | 1060 | 12 higher | 554 |
| Ocean View P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Taperoo | 3.8 km | 918 | 130 lower | 629 |
| Alberton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Queenstown | 3.8 km | 1002 | 46 lower | 262 |
| Our Lady of the Visitation SchoolCatholic Primary · Taperoo | 3.9 km | 1026 | 22 lower | 320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dominican School a government school?
No, Dominican School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Dominican School offer?
Dominican School offers R-6.
What is Dominican School's ICSEA score?
Dominican School has an ICSEA score of 1048, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dominican School?
Dominican School has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dominican School?
The nearest schools to Dominican School are Le Fevre High School (0.9 km), Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School (1.1 km), Largs Bay School (1.8 km).
Where is Dominican School located?
Dominican School is located in Semaphore, SA 5019. Visit the school website at http://www.dominican.catholic.edu.au.