The Pines School

Parafield Gardens, SA 5107

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.thepines.sa.edu.au/

Email

dl.1777.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Phone

08 8281 2199

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to The Pines School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km	Events within 3 km
The Pines SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	707	—	14	0
Riverdale Primary School	900 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	284	—	17	0
Holy Family Catholic School	1.0 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	584	—	13	0
Bethany Christian School	1.4 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary	—	$3,233	18	0
Salisbury Downs Primary School	1.4 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	368	—	18	0
Parafield Gardens R-7 School	1.6 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	678	—	13	0
Parafield Gardens High School	1.6 km	Independent	Co-ed	Secondary	363	—	13	0

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

Subject Ratings

Σ

Mathematics

3.0

A

English

3.0

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Upcoming Events Nearby

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Nearby Schools

Riverdale Primary School

15 De Mille Street, Salisbury Downs SA 5108 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Holy Family Catholic School

71 Shepherdson Road, Parafield Gardens SA 5107 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary+

Bethany Christian School

37 Countess Street, Paralowie SA 5108 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary

Salisbury Downs Primary School

39 Paramount Road, Salisbury Downs SA 5108 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Parafield Gardens R-7 School

Parafield Gardens R-7 School

23 Shepherdson Road, Parafield Gardens SA 5107 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Parafield Gardens High School

15 Shepherdson Road, Parafield Gardens SA 5107 Australia

Independent Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Pines School?

The Pines School is a Government, Coeducational school in Parafield Gardens, SA, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is The Pines School a public or private school?

The Pines School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the SA public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend The Pines School?

The Pines School has approximately 707 enrolled students (376 boys and 331 girls).

Does The Pines School have a catchment area?

Yes. The Pines School serves the following official intake zone: The Pines School (primary, 2023). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is The Pines School located?

The Pines School is located at 42 Andrew Smith Drive, Parafield Gardens SA 5107 Australia, Parafield Gardens, SA, 5107.

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Catchment area

The Pines School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

The Pines SchoolPrimary · 2023

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Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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