Playford College
Playford College is an independent combined school in Elizabeth, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 940, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 99% of students have a language background other than English.
Elizabeth SA 5112. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Playford College compares
By ICSEA, Playford College ranks 135th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Edmund Rice Flexi School, a Catholic secondary 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. Playford College scores 940, below average.
Enrolment and location
Playford College 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 Elizabeth
Playford College is located in Elizabeth, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $902/wk and median rent of $230/wk. Population: 1,033.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Elizabeth suburb profileSchools near Playford College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Playford College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Adelaide Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Elizabeth | 0.4 km | 978 | 38 higher | 431 |
| St Patrick's Technical CollegeCatholic Secondary · Edinburgh North | 0.8 km | 998 | 58 higher | 260 |
| Elizabeth North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth North | 0.8 km | 907 | 33 lower | 514 |
| St Thomas More SchoolCatholic Primary · Elizabeth Park | 1.0 km | 927 | 13 lower | 267 |
| Elizabeth Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Park | 1.2 km | 862 | 78 lower | 312 |
| Pinnacle CollegeIndependent Combined · Elizabeth East | 1.3 km | 1049 | 109 higher | 993 |
| Indie School ElizabethIndependent Secondary · Elizabeth | 1.4 km | 946 | 6 higher | 322 |
| Playford International CollegeGovernment Secondary · Elizabeth | 1.6 km | 881 | 59 lower | 1,322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Playford College a government school?
No, Playford College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Playford College offer?
Playford College offers R-12.
What is Playford College's ICSEA score?
Playford College has an ICSEA score of 940, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Playford College?
Playford College has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Playford College?
The nearest schools to Playford College are Edmund Rice Flexi School (0.4 km), Northern Adelaide Senior College (0.4 km), St Patrick's Technical College (0.8 km).
Where is Playford College located?
Playford College is located in Elizabeth, SA 5112. Visit the school website at http://www.playfordcollege.sa.edu.au.