Pembroke School

Pembroke School is an independent combined school in Kensington Park, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1171, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,672 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.

Kensington Park SA 5068. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1171
98th percentile
Enrolments
1,672
R-12
Students per teacher
9:1
196 teaching staff
Indigenous students
1%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
29%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Pembroke School compares

By ICSEA, Pembroke School ranks 4th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marryatville Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Pembroke School scores 1171, well above average.

ICSEA 1171Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1171
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Pembroke School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

Pembroke School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Kensington Park

Pembroke School is located in Kensington Park, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,058/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 2,627.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Kensington Park suburb profile

Schools near Pembroke School

The 5 nearest schools to Pembroke School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Pembroke SchoolStudents
Marryatville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kensington0.4 km1127 44 lower506
Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Kensington0.8 km1077 94 lower291
Marryatville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Marryatville1.0 km1120 51 lower1,759
Loreto CollegeCatholic Combined · Marryatville1.1 km1098 73 lower717
St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Tranmere1.6 km1099 72 lower208

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pembroke School a government school?

No, Pembroke School is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Pembroke School offer?

Pembroke School offers R-12.

What is Pembroke School's ICSEA score?

Pembroke School has an ICSEA score of 1171, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Pembroke School?

Pembroke School has 1,672 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.

What schools are near Pembroke School?

The nearest schools to Pembroke School are Marryatville Primary School (0.4 km), Pembroke School - Senior School Campus (0.4 km), Pembroke School - Junior School Campus (0.5 km).

Where is Pembroke School located?

Pembroke School is located in Kensington Park, SA 5068. Visit the school website at http://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au.

Pembroke School official website