Trinity Gardens is a government primary offering a Steiner/Waldorf stream alongside mainstream classes, with an Italian language program and strong arts focus reflected in festivals, Wakakirri performances and Pedal Prix.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Trinity Gardens is a government primary offering a Steiner/Waldorf stream alongside mainstream classes, with an Italian language program and strong arts focus reflected in festivals, Wakakirri performances and Pedal Prix. The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden facility and Portrush Forest outdoor learning space anchor hands-on, inquiry-led teaching. With EALD support and the St Morris Unit for specialist needs, the school draws a tight-knit, progressive community. It suits families valuing creativity, outdoor learning and alternative pedagogies alongside accessible government schooling.
Trinity Gardens School is also known as TGS Trinity Gardens.
Trinity Gardens School draws students from the Trinity Gardens School.
Trinity Gardens School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1103, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Trinity Gardens School, Year 3 students averaged 433 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 498, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
Trinity Gardens School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 695 students. It offers education for years U, 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.
Trinity Gardens 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 64/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Trinity Gardens School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Trinity Gardens School is located in Trinity Gardens, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1103 (85th 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.