Burton Primary School
Updated Oct 2026 · ACARA 2025Burton, South Australia 5110 · Salisbury LGA
#299 of 348 primary schools in SA
#4163 of 4,908 nationally
About Burton Primary School
Burton Primary School is a public primary school located in Burton, South Australia (5110), within the Salisbury local government area. It caters for students from U, R to 6 and in 2025 enrolled 422 students (205 girls and 217 boys).
Burton Primary School has an ICSEA value of 946, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage. That places it in the 23rd percentile of Australian schools. 3% of students come from the top socio-educational quarter and 55% from the bottom quarter.
The school employs 32 teachers (29.9 full-time equivalent) and 23 non-teaching staff, giving a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.1 to 1. Enrolments have fallen by 19% over the past five years.
On the Success Index, Burton Primary School scores 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools nationally and 299th of 348 primary schools in SA (23rd of 30 in the Salisbury area).
Success Index breakdown
Each component is a percentile against schools of the same type across Australia.
- Socio-educational advantage (ICSEA) (50%)ICSEA 946
- Students in the top advantage quarter (15%)3% of students
- Teacher resourcing (students per teacher) (15%)14.1 students per teacher
- Enrolment growth vs local area (5 years) (10%)-19% enrolments since 2020 (area median -9%)
- ICSEA trend (5 years) (10%)+5 ICSEA points since 2020
The Success Index summarises the academic environment of a school community using official ACARA data. It is not a measure of teaching quality or student results. Read the methodology.
Student profile
Distribution of students across socio-educational advantage (SEA) quarters, plus community characteristics.
Enrolments by year level
How Burton Primary School's 422 students are spread across year levels in 2025.
Enrolment trend
How enrolments at Burton Primary School have changed over the past decade.
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Schools near Burton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index.
Settlers Farm Campus R-6
Paralowie · Government primary · R-6
597 students · ICSEA 951 · 1.7 km away
Lake Windemere B-6 School
Salisbury North · Government primary · U, R-6
426 students · ICSEA 924 · 2.0 km away
Bethany Christian School Incorporated
Paralowie · Independent primary · R-6
531 students · ICSEA 996 · 2.4 km away
Paralowie School
Paralowie · Government combined · R-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 909 · 2.5 km away
Riverdale Primary School
Salisbury Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
241 students · ICSEA 937 · 3.1 km away
The Pines School
Parafield Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
671 students · ICSEA 967 · 3.6 km away
Salisbury North Primary School
Salisbury North · Government primary · U, R-6
343 students · ICSEA 897 · 3.7 km away
Salisbury Downs Primary School
Salisbury Downs · Government primary · R-6
271 students · ICSEA 926 · 4.0 km away
Salisbury High School
Salisbury North · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,058 students · ICSEA 907 · 4.2 km away
Holy Family Catholic School
Parafield Gardens · Catholic primary · R-6
539 students · ICSEA 1000 · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Government primary schools in SA with a comparable ICSEA.
Manoora Primary School
Manoora · Government primary · R-6
29 students · ICSEA 947
Coorara Primary School
Morphett Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
233 students · ICSEA 947
Renmark North School
Renmark North · Government primary · R-6
131 students · ICSEA 945
Auburn Primary School
Auburn · Government primary · R-6
44 students · ICSEA 947
Balaklava Primary School
Balaklava · Government primary · U, R-6
236 students · ICSEA 945
Jervois Primary School
Jervois · Government primary · R-6
83 students · ICSEA 948
Frequently asked questions
Is Burton Primary School a public or private school?
Burton Primary School is a public (government) school run by the South Australia education department.
What year levels does Burton Primary School offer?
Burton Primary School offers U, R to 6. It is classified by ACARA as a primary school.
How many students attend Burton Primary School?
In 2025, Burton Primary School had 422 enrolled students (205 girls, 217 boys), a change of -19% over five years.
What is the ICSEA of Burton Primary School?
Burton Primary School has an ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) of 946. The national average is 1000, so this indicates below-average socio-educational advantage. ICSEA reflects the school community, not teaching quality.
How does Burton Primary School rank in SA?
Burton Primary School ranks 299th of 348 primary schools in South Australia on the Success Index (29.5/100), and 4163rd of 4,908 nationally.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Burton Primary School?
Burton Primary School has about 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2025 ACARA staffing data.
How many students start Reception at Burton Primary School each year?
In 2025, Burton Primary School had 60 students in Reception and 66 in Year 6.
Is Burton Primary School co-ed?
Yes. Burton Primary School is a co-educational school enrolling both girls and boys.
What other schools are near Burton Primary School?
There are 10 other schools within 15 km of Burton Primary School in our database. Scroll up to the "Nearby schools" section to compare them by Success Index, ICSEA and enrolments, or use the Compare tool.
Where can I get tutoring near Burton Primary School?
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