Flagstaff Hill Primary is a government school with a close-knit community feel.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B- overall.
Flagstaff Hill Primary is a government school with a close-knit community feel. The school offers a dedicated Japanese language program and has learning support staff on hand to help students who need extra assistance. Set within Sturt Gorge Recreation Park, it's a school where families know each other well and the natural grounds provide a distinctive setting for learning.
Flagstaff Hill Primary School draws students from the Flagstaff Hill Primary School.
Flagstaff Hill Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1067, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (60/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Flagstaff Hill Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 397 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 488, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Flagstaff Hill Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 432 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.
Flagstaff Hill 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 has a value score of 54/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Flagstaff Hill Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Flagstaff Hill Primary School is located in Flagstaff Hill, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1067 (74th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.