Aldinga Payinthi College

Aldinga Payinthi College is a government combined school in Aldinga, SA offering U, R-12. With an ICSEA score of 954, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 831 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.

Aldinga SA 5173. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
954
26th percentile
Enrolments
831
U, R-12
Students per teacher
12:1
68 teaching staff
Indigenous students
11%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
2%
of enrolments

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

How Aldinga Payinthi College compares

By ICSEA, Aldinga Payinthi College ranks 129th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is Cardijn College - Galilee Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.1 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. Aldinga Payinthi College scores 954, near average.

ICSEA 954Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
954
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Aldinga Payinthi College, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.

Aldinga Payinthi College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Aldinga

Aldinga Payinthi College is located in Aldinga, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,102/wk and median rent of $255/wk. Population: 764.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Schools near Aldinga Payinthi College

The nearest school to Aldinga Payinthi College by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Aldinga Payinthi CollegeStudents
Aldinga Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aldinga0.8 km959 5 higher377

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aldinga Payinthi College a government school?

Yes, Aldinga Payinthi College is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Aldinga Payinthi College offer?

Aldinga Payinthi College offers U, R-12.

What is Aldinga Payinthi College's ICSEA score?

Aldinga Payinthi College has an ICSEA score of 954, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Aldinga Payinthi College?

Aldinga Payinthi College has 831 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Aldinga Payinthi College?

The nearest schools to Aldinga Payinthi College are Cardijn College - Galilee Campus (0.1 km), Aldinga Beach Primary School (0.8 km), Southern Vales Christian College - Aldinga Campus (1.5 km).

Where is Aldinga Payinthi College located?

Aldinga Payinthi College is located in Aldinga, SA 5173. Visit the school website at https://aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au.

Aldinga Payinthi College official website