Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Parafield Gardens, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1000, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 539 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 61% 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 Holy Family Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Family Catholic School ranks 228th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Garden College, an independent combined school 0.1 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. Holy Family Catholic School scores 1000, near average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Family Catholic 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 Parafield Gardens
Holy Family Catholic 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 Holy Family Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Family Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden CollegeIndependent Combined · Parafield Gardens | 0.1 km | 1029 | 29 higher | 351 |
| Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.7 km | 968 | 32 lower | 575 |
| Parafield Gardens High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parafield Gardens | 1.0 km | 928 | 72 lower | 1,277 |
| The Pines SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.0 km | 967 | 33 lower | 671 |
| Karrendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.3 km | 955 | 45 lower | 259 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.7 km | 926 | 74 lower | 271 |
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.8 km | 937 | 63 lower | 241 |
| Thomas More CollegeCatholic Secondary · Salisbury Downs | 2.0 km | 973 | 27 lower | 1,132 |
| Bethany Christian School IncorporatedIndependent Primary · Paralowie | 2.3 km | 996 | 4 lower | 531 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Family Catholic School a government school?
No, Holy Family Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Family Catholic School offer?
Holy Family Catholic School offers R-6.
What is Holy Family Catholic School's ICSEA score?
Holy Family Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1000, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Family Catholic School?
Holy Family Catholic School has 539 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Family Catholic School?
The nearest schools to Holy Family Catholic School are Garden College (0.1 km), Parafield Gardens Primary School (0.7 km), Parafield Gardens High School (1.0 km).
Where is Holy Family Catholic School located?
Holy Family Catholic School is located in Parafield Gardens, SA 5107. Visit the school website at http://www.holyfamily.catholic.edu.au.