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Palmer Primary School
Palmer Primary School is a government primary school in Palmer, South Australia, teaching year levels R-6 to 28 students.
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ICSEA reflects the socio-educational background of students at this school - it is an intake measure, not a teaching quality or outcomes ranking. National average is 1000. Range is roughly 500–1300. This school's ICSEA places it above 41% of Australian schools.
Palmer Primary School had 28 students in 2025, compared with 24 in 2016 (up 17%).
Total enrolments as reported to ACARA each August. A year marked "-" was not published for this school. Enrolment counts how many students attend, not how good a school is. Source: ACARA School Profile 2008-2025 (Data Access Program).
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Questions about Palmer Primary School
How many students go to Palmer Primary School?
Palmer Primary School has 28 students enrolled (15 boys and 13 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does Palmer Primary School teach?
Palmer Primary School teaches year levels R-6. ACARA lists it as a primary school.
Is Palmer Primary School a government or non-government school?
Palmer Primary School is a government school in Palmer, South Australia.
What does the ICSEA of 987 at Palmer Primary School mean?
ICSEA, the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage, describes the family background of the students enrolled at a school, such as parents' education and occupation. The national average is 1000. Palmer Primary School has an ICSEA of 987, which places it above 41% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near Palmer Primary School?
3 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for Mannum, the statistical area around the school. Services are matched by suburb name.
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Source: ACARA School Profile & School Location 2025 (Data Access Program). VIC, NSW and QLD government catchment zones from DET School Zones 2027, NSW DoE School Intake Zones 2026 and Queensland Department of Education state school catchments 2026 (CC BY 4.0). ICSEA is a socio-educational intake index - it measures student background, not teaching quality or outcomes. Methodology →