Small rural government primary school for years R–6 in Callington, South Australia.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Callington Primary School is also known as Callington PS and CPS Callington.
Callington Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.9/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 975 (36th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Callington Primary School has about 71 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 10 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 388, Writing 404, Numeracy 376, Spelling 353 and Grammar 368. Year 5 students averaged Reading 500, Writing 469, Numeracy 497, Spelling 499 and Grammar 479. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Callington Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Callington Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 71 students. It offers education for years R-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Callington Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Callington Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Callington Primary School is located in Callington, SA, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 975 (36th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.