Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
182
reported total enrolments
87 girls
95 boys
47.8% girls52.2% boys
Pooraka Primary School reports 182 total enrolments, including 87 girls and 95 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 47.8% girls and 52.2% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
Pooraka Primary School
Pooraka Primary School is a government primary school in Pooraka, South Australia, with 182 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 26.
Pooraka, SA 5095GovernmentPrimaryR-6
GovernmentPrimaryCo-educational
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Pooraka Primary School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of R-6.
Enrolment size
The school reports 182 total enrolments, including 87 girls and 95 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 954, with percentile 26 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 47.8% girls and 52.2% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1, based on 12.2 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Pooraka, South Australia, within Salisbury.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
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Pooraka Primary School profile summary
Pooraka Primary School is listed as a government primary school in Pooraka, South Australia. The profile reports 182 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 954, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1 where available. The reported year range is R-6, and the campus sits within Salisbury local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
26
percentile where available
ICSEA
954
Pooraka Primary School sits at the 26 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
50%
Lower-middle
23%
Upper-middle
19%
Top
8%
The socio-educational distribution lists 50% in the bottom quarter, 23% in the lower-middle quarter, 19% in the upper-middle quarter, and 8% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
15
FTE teaching
12.2
Non-teaching
14
Student-teacher
14.9:1
The profile reports 15 teaching staff and 14 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Pooraka
- Postcode
- 5095
- State
- South Australia
- Local government area
- Salisbury
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Pooraka - Cavan
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Salisbury
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Department for Education South Australia
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 9%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 62%
- Language background other than English: no
- 38%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
IndependentPrimary
Bethany Christian School Incorporated
Paralowie, SA 5108
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 531
- ICSEA
- 996
- Ratio
- 15.5:1
GovernmentPrimary
Brahma Lodge Primary School
Brahma Lodge, SA 5109
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 191
- ICSEA
- 906
- Ratio
- 11.0:1
GovernmentPrimary
Burton Primary School
Burton, SA 5110
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 422
- ICSEA
- 946
- Ratio
- 14.1:1
GovernmentPrimary
East Para Primary School
Para Hills, SA 5096
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 194
- ICSEA
- 994
- Ratio
- 14.7:1
IndependentSecondary
Endeavour College
Mawson Lakes, SA 5095
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 738
- ICSEA
- 1,083
- Ratio
- 11.6:1
IndependentCombined
Garden College
Parafield Gardens, SA 5107
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 351
- ICSEA
- 1,029
- Ratio
- 15.2:1
FAQ
Questions about Pooraka Primary School
How many students attend Pooraka Primary School?
Pooraka Primary School has 182 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 87 girls and 95 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Pooraka Primary School?
Pooraka Primary School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is R-6.
Where is Pooraka Primary School located?
Pooraka Primary School is located in Pooraka, SA 5095. The local government area is Salisbury.
What is the ICSEA value of Pooraka Primary School?
The ICSEA value for Pooraka Primary School is 954 and the ICSEA percentile is 26. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Pooraka Primary School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Pooraka Primary School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 47.8% girls and 52.2% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.