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South Thornlie Primary School
South Thornlie Primary School is a government primary school in Thornlie, Western Australia, teaching year levels K-6 to 421 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 45% of Australian schools.
South Thornlie Primary School had 421 students in 2025, compared with 478 in 2016 (down 12%).
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 South Thornlie Primary School
How many students go to South Thornlie Primary School?
South Thornlie Primary School has 421 students enrolled (220 boys and 201 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does South Thornlie Primary School teach?
South Thornlie Primary School teaches year levels K-6. ACARA lists it as a primary school.
Is South Thornlie Primary School a government or non-government school?
South Thornlie Primary School is a government school in Thornlie, Western Australia.
What does the ICSEA of 997 at South Thornlie 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. South Thornlie Primary School has an ICSEA of 997, which places it above 45% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near South Thornlie Primary School?
13 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for Thornlie, 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 →