John Pirie Secondary School
40 Mary Elie Street, Port Pirie SA 5540
John Pirie Secondary School is a government secondary school in Port Pirie, SA for Years 7–12 with about 691 students. Its ICSEA is 894, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Based on public information online, John Pirie Secondary School is a government secondary school in Port Pirie, SA, catering for years 8-12. The school is known for flexible learning options and strong vocational pathways, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. It hosts the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy (SAASTA) and runs Soccer and Dance Academies. Its art program connects students with the local community through the Port Pirie Youth Art Prize, gallery exhibitions, and an annual Festival of Arts, reflecting a focus on wellbeing and community engagement alongside academic and vocational study.
Often praised
- SAASTA sports academy
- vocational/apprenticeship pathways
- community arts program
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's College - Benedict Campus | Port Pirie | Catholic k–12 / combined | 0.4 km | — | — |
| St Mark's College - Bosco Campus | Port Pirie | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.6 km | 1,002 | 945 |
| Mid North Christian College | Port Pirie | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.4 km | 998 | 203 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in SA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Education Centre | Cavan | Public high school · 5-12 | 28 | 894 |
| Whyalla Secondary College | Whyalla Norrie | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,004 | 900 |
| Christies Beach High School | Christie Downs | Public high school · 7-12 | 789 | 905 |
| Playford International College | Elizabeth | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,322 | 881 |
| Salisbury High School | Salisbury North | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,058 | 907 |
| Wirreanda Secondary School | Morphett Vale | Public high school · 7-12 | 915 | 913 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.