Schools in Birkenhead, SA

There are 26 schools near Birkenhead: 15 government, 7 Catholic and 4 independent. The average ICSEA score is 996 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 9,861 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
26
Average ICSEA
996
National average 1000
Students
9,861
Government
15

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

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Birkenhead, SAValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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All Schools near Birkenhead

  1. #1
    Whitefriars School
    Catholic Primary · R-6
    1076
    ICSEA
    603 students
    40 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Portside Christian College
    Independent Combined · R-12
    1067
    ICSEA
    626 students
    52 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 26% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    West Lakes Shore School
    Government Primary · R-6
    1060
    ICSEA
    554 students
    36 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 28% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Dominican School
    Catholic Primary · R-6
    1048
    ICSEA
    230 students
    20 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 32% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Our Lady Queen of Peace School
    Catholic Primary · R-6
    1043
    ICSEA
    278 students
    24 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 34% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Our Lady of the Visitation School
    Catholic Primary · R-6
    1026
    ICSEA
    320 students
    33 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Westport Primary School
    Government Primary · R-6
    1025
    ICSEA
    421 students
    36 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    18% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Woodville Primary School
    Government Primary · R-6
    1020
    ICSEA
    204 students
    15 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    38% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Largs Bay School
    Government Primary · R-6
    1018
    ICSEA
    418 students
    34 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 45% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Mount Carmel College
    Catholic Secondary · R-12
    1008
    ICSEA
    1,204 students
    94 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 49% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Alberton Primary School
    Government Primary · R-6
    1002
    ICSEA
    262 students
    24 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 52% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Seaton High School
    Government Secondary · U, 7-12
    1001
    ICSEA
    917 students
    78 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 53% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    25% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    The Grove Education Centre
    Government Combined · U
    992
    ICSEA
    63 students
    14 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 57% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    44% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    St Joseph's School
    Catholic Primary · R-6
    990
    ICSEA
    154 students
    16 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 58% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    80% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Adelaide West Special Education Centre
    Government Combined · U
    989
    ICSEA
    79 students
    18 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 58% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    North Haven School
    Government Primary · R-6
    985
    ICSEA
    249 students
    19 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 60% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    Woodville High School
    Government Secondary · U, 7-12
    973
    ICSEA
    1,170 students
    95 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 66% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    49% language background other than English
    School website
  18. #18
    Hendon Primary School
    Government Primary · U, R-6
    965
    ICSEA
    270 students
    27 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 69% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    36% language background other than English
    School website
  19. #19
    Le Fevre High School
    Government Secondary · U, 7-12
    951
    ICSEA
    456 students
    42 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 75% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    22% language background other than English
    School website
  20. #20
    Pennington School R-6
    Government Primary · U, R-6
    934
    ICSEA
    262 students
    29 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    23% Indigenous
    69% language background other than English
    School website
  21. #21
    Ocean View P-12 College
    Government Combined · U, R-12
    918
    ICSEA
    629 students
    62 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 85% nationally
    24% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  22. #22
    Ngutu College
    Independent Combined · R-11
    909
    ICSEA
    260 students
    32 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 87% nationally
    51% Indigenous
    31% language background other than English
    School website
  23. #23
    Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
    Government Primary · U, R-6
    902
    ICSEA
    232 students
    23 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 89% nationally
    30% Indigenous
    26% language background other than English
    School website
  24. #24
    Sports College South Australia - St. Clair YMCA Recreation Centre
    Independent Secondary
  25. #25
    Indie School Port Adelaide Campus
    Independent Secondary
  26. #26
    Mount Carmel College Primary Campus
    Catholic Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Birkenhead SA?

There are 26 schools near Birkenhead: 15 government (public), 7 Catholic, and 4 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Birkenhead?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Birkenhead is 996. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Birkenhead?

The school near Birkenhead with the highest ICSEA score is Whitefriars School with an ICSEA of 1076 and 603 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Birkenhead.