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The Pines School
The Pines School is a government primary school in Parafield Gardens, South Australia, teaching year levels R-6 to 671 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 32% of Australian schools.
The Pines School had 671 students in 2025, compared with 539 in 2016 (up 24%).
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 The Pines School
How many students go to The Pines School?
The Pines School has 671 students enrolled (341 boys and 330 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does The Pines School teach?
The Pines School teaches year levels R-6. ACARA lists it as a primary school.
Is The Pines School a government or non-government school?
The Pines School is a government school in Parafield Gardens, South Australia.
What does the ICSEA of 967 at The Pines 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. The Pines School has an ICSEA of 967, which places it above 32% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near The Pines School?
11 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for Parafield Gardens, 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 →