Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Richmond, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1084, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Richmond SA 5033. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School ranks 82nd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cowandilla Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School scores 1084, above average.
Enrolment and location
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary 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.
Schools near Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowandilla Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cowandilla | 0.6 km | 1051 | 33 lower | 341 |
| Richmond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Keswick | 1.1 km | 1122 | 38 higher | 362 |
| St John Bosco SchoolCatholic Primary · Brooklyn Park | 1.5 km | 1054 | 30 lower | 252 |
| St George CollegeIndependent Combined · Mile End | 2.0 km | 1046 | 38 lower | 350 |
| Torrensville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrensville | 2.3 km | 1099 | 15 higher | 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School offer?
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School offers R-6.
What is Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1084, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School?
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School are Cowandilla Primary School (0.6 km), Sports College South Australia - West Adelaide Football Club (0.7 km), Richmond Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School located?
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School is located in Richmond, SA 5033. Visit the school website at http://www.twcs.catholic.edu.au.