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West Lakes Shore School
West Lakes Shore School is a government primary school in West Lakes Shore, South Australia, teaching year levels R-6 to 554 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 72% of Australian schools.
West Lakes Shore School had 554 students in 2025, compared with 673 in 2016 (down 18%).
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 West Lakes Shore School
How many students go to West Lakes Shore School?
West Lakes Shore School has 554 students enrolled (274 boys and 280 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does West Lakes Shore School teach?
West Lakes Shore School teaches year levels R-6. ACARA lists it as a primary school.
Is West Lakes Shore School a government or non-government school?
West Lakes Shore School is a government school in West Lakes Shore, South Australia.
What does the ICSEA of 1060 at West Lakes Shore 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. West Lakes Shore School has an ICSEA of 1060, which places it above 72% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near West Lakes Shore School?
8 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for West Lakes, 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 →