Small government co-ed primary (R–6) in Para Vista, SA, serving 206 students.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B- overall.
Para Vista Primary School is also known as PVPS, Para Vista PS and PVPS Para Vista.
Para Vista Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 36/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 950, slightly below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (65/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Para Vista Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 353 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 459, below 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.
Para Vista Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 206 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.
Para Vista 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 38/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Para Vista Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Para Vista Primary School is located in Para Vista, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 950 (25th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.