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Whyalla Town Primary School

Whyalla Town Primary School is a government primary school in Whyalla, South Australia, with 318 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 42.

Whyalla, SA 5600GovernmentPrimaryR-6
GovernmentPrimaryCo-educational
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School model

Whyalla Town Primary School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of R-6.

Enrolment size

The school reports 318 total enrolments, including 168 girls and 150 boys where available.

ICSEA context

The ICSEA value is 989, with percentile 42 in the current dataset.

Gender profile

The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 52.8% girls and 47.2% boys.

Staff ratio

The student-teacher ratio is 14.5:1, based on 22.0 FTE teaching staff where available.

Local area

The campus is in Whyalla, South Australia, within Whyalla.

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Whyalla Town Primary School profile summary

Whyalla Town Primary School is listed as a government primary school in Whyalla, South Australia. The profile reports 318 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 989, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 where available. The reported year range is R-6, and the campus sits within Whyalla local government area.

Enrolment

Girls vs boys enrolment

318

reported total enrolments

168 girls

150 boys

52.8% girls47.2% boys

Whyalla Town Primary School reports 318 total enrolments, including 168 girls and 150 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 52.8% girls and 47.2% boys.

Socio-educational

ICSEA percentile

42

percentile where available

ICSEA

989

Whyalla Town Primary School sits at the 42 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.

SEA quarters

Socio-educational distribution

Bottom

37%

Lower-middle

38%

Upper-middle

18%

Top

7%

The socio-educational distribution lists 37% in the bottom quarter, 38% in the lower-middle quarter, 18% in the upper-middle quarter, and 7% in the top quarter.

Staff

Staff profile summary

Teaching staff

25

FTE teaching

22.0

Non-teaching

12

Student-teacher

14.5:1

The profile reports 25 teaching staff and 12 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

Location

Campus location and area context

Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.

Suburb
Whyalla
Postcode
5600
State
South Australia
Local government area
Whyalla
Statistical Area Level 2
Whyalla
Statistical Area Level 3
Eyre Peninsula and South West
Statistical Area Level 4
South Australia - Outback
Remoteness area
Outer Regional

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
Campus type
School Single Entity
Reporting description
Individual Reporting

Community

Student community profile

Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.

Indigenous enrolment
5%
Language background other than English: yes
6%
Language background other than English: no
94%
Language background other than English: not stated
0%

Nearby

Nearby and similar schools

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FAQ

Questions about Whyalla Town Primary School

How many students attend Whyalla Town Primary School?

Whyalla Town Primary School has 318 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 168 girls and 150 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.

What type of school is Whyalla Town Primary School?

Whyalla Town Primary School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is R-6.

Where is Whyalla Town Primary School located?

Whyalla Town Primary School is located in Whyalla, SA 5600. The local government area is Whyalla.

What is the ICSEA value of Whyalla Town Primary School?

The ICSEA value for Whyalla Town Primary School is 989 and the ICSEA percentile is 42. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.

Is Whyalla Town Primary School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?

Whyalla Town Primary School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 52.8% girls and 47.2% 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.

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