The Pines School
Primary school in Parafield Gardens, SA
About The Pines School
The Pines School is a government primary school located in Parafield Gardens, South Australia. As a SA public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U, R-6.
With 671 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 967 (32th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Parafield Gardens, SA 5107
- Website www.thepines.sa.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Primary (U, R-6)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 671 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 48 (43.4 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 37 (22.4 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. 967 (32th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 6%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 341 (51%)
Girls: 330 (49%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 71%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 29%
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 49%
Lower 25%
Upper 16%
Top 10%
