Independent primary school (R–6), 161 students, Aberfoyle Park, SA; co-ed, major cities.
NAPLAN averaging +31 above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Pilgrim School has an overall SchoolRank score of 70.1/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 67/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1109, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Pilgrim School, Year 3 students averaged 437 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 522, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Pilgrim School is a very small independent primary school with approximately 161 students. It offers education for years R-6. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Pilgrim School has approximate annual tuition fees of $5,059. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 61/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Pilgrim School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
Pilgrim School is located in Aberfoyle Park, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1109 (87th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.