St Francis of Assisi School
St Francis of Assisi School is a Catholic primary school in Newton, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1049, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Newton SA 5074. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis of Assisi School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis of Assisi School ranks 130th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Charles Campbell College, a government combined school 0.8 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. St Francis of Assisi School scores 1049, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis of Assisi 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 Newton
St Francis of Assisi School is located in Newton, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,550/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 5,117.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Newton suburb profileSchools near St Francis of Assisi School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis of Assisi School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Campbell CollegeGovernment Combined · Paradise | 0.8 km | 1018 | 31 lower | 1,188 |
| East Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hectorville | 1.2 km | 1073 | 24 higher | 350 |
| Stradbroke SchoolGovernment Primary · Rostrevor | 1.6 km | 1111 | 62 higher | 694 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Hectorville | 1.7 km | 1077 | 28 higher | 859 |
| Thorndon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Athelstone | 1.8 km | 1069 | 20 higher | 266 |
| East Marden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Campbelltown | 1.9 km | 1127 | 78 higher | 548 |
| Morialta Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rostrevor | 2.1 km | 1075 | 26 higher | 570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis of Assisi School a government school?
No, St Francis of Assisi School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis of Assisi School offer?
St Francis of Assisi School offers R-6.
What is St Francis of Assisi School's ICSEA score?
St Francis of Assisi School has an ICSEA score of 1049, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis of Assisi School?
St Francis of Assisi School has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis of Assisi School?
The nearest schools to St Francis of Assisi School are Charles Campbell College (0.8 km), Adelaide East Education Centre (1.0 km), East Torrens Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is St Francis of Assisi School located?
St Francis of Assisi School is located in Newton, SA 5074. Visit the school website at http://www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au.