St Francis of Assisi School
Primary school in Newton, SA
About St Francis of Assisi School
St Francis of Assisi School is a catholic primary school located in Newton, South Australia. The school provides Catholic education within a caring community environment for students from R-6.
With 246 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1049 (68th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Newton, SA 5074
- Website www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Catholic
- Level Primary (R-6)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 246 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 21 (17.8 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 23 (11.6 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1049 (68th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 1%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 131 (53%)
Girls: 115 (47%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 37%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 63%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 18%
Lower 31%
Upper 30%
Top 21%