South Perth Primary School
51 Forrest Street, South Perth WA 6151
South Perth Primary School is a government primary school in South Perth, WA from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 389 students. Its ICSEA is 1,122, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: South Perth Primary School is a government Kindergarten to Year 6 school with about 395 students. The original building dates from 1898 in the Federation style and is of heritage interest. Class sizes are typically 20 to 25 students, supporting personalised teaching. Out-of-school care for children aged 4 to 12 is available on site.
Often praised
- Heritage Federation building
- Onsite out-of-school care
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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 Columba's Catholic Primary School | South Perth | Catholic primary | 0.3 km | 1,140 | 477 |
| Hensman Street Elementary | South Perth | Independent primary | 0.5 km | 1,080 | 18 |
| Wesley College | South Perth | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.6 km | 1,147 | 1,414 |
| Collier Primary School | Como | Public primary | 1.7 km | 1,076 | 258 |
| Como Primary School | Como | Public primary | 1.8 km | 1,140 | 448 |
| Penrhos College | Como | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,143 | 1,096 |
| Kensington Primary School | Kensington | Public primary | 2.3 km | 1,121 | 440 |
| Victoria Park Christian School | Victoria Park | Independent primary | 3.0 km | 1,035 | 150 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in WA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrendah Primary School | Willetton | Public primary · K-6 | 453 | 1,122 |
| Davallia Primary School | Duncraig | Public primary · K-6 | 538 | 1,122 |
| Woodlands Primary School | Woodlands | Public primary · K-6 | 329 | 1,122 |
| Booragoon Primary School | Booragoon | Public primary · K-6 | 439 | 1,121 |
| Carine Primary School | Carine | Public primary · K-6 | 591 | 1,123 |
| Kensington Primary School | Kensington | Public primary · K-6 | 440 | 1,121 |
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.