Prescott Primary School, Northern
Prescott Primary School, Northern is an independent primary school in Para Vista, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 462 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 88% of students have a language background other than English.
Para Vista SA 5093. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Prescott Primary School, Northern compares
By ICSEA, Prescott Primary School, Northern ranks 83rd of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Para Vista Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Prescott Primary School, Northern scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
Prescott Primary School, Northern 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.
About Para Vista
Prescott Primary School, Northern is located in Para Vista, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,276/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 3,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Para Vista suburb profileSchools near Prescott Primary School, Northern
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Prescott Primary School, Northern | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 0.5 km | 950 | 133 lower | 206 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 0.7 km | 1089 | 6 higher | 440 |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 0.7 km | 963 | 120 lower | 596 |
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.1 km | 981 | 102 lower | 268 |
| Modbury West SchoolGovernment Primary · Modbury | 1.2 km | 1020 | 63 lower | 264 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Combined · Gilles Plains | 1.6 km | 1037 | 46 lower | 1,191 |
| Ingle Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 2.0 km | 967 | 116 lower | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prescott Primary School, Northern a government school?
No, Prescott Primary School, Northern is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Prescott Primary School, Northern offer?
Prescott Primary School, Northern offers R-6.
What is Prescott Primary School, Northern's ICSEA score?
Prescott Primary School, Northern has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Prescott Primary School, Northern?
Prescott Primary School, Northern has 462 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Prescott Primary School, Northern?
The nearest schools to Prescott Primary School, Northern are Para Vista Primary School (0.5 km), Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista (0.7 km), Valley View Secondary School (0.7 km).
Where is Prescott Primary School, Northern located?
Prescott Primary School, Northern is located in Para Vista, SA 5093. Visit the school website at http://www.prescott.sa.edu.au.