Cedar College

Northgate, South Australia · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 72.3%

Cedar College is a co-educational, Christian, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Northgate, South Australia. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Leading tier. Its score places it in the top 65 percent of Australian schools.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support14 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development13 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff15 / 20Leading

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections13 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
885
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
Location
Northgate, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

109090 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    448(+10)
    Writing
    450(+8)
    Spelling
    439(+6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    441(-7)
    Numeracy
    430(-6)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    527(+6)
    Writing
    509(+1)
    Spelling
    519(+9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    537(+5)
    Numeracy
    528(+4)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    555(-11)
    Writing
    577(+8)
    Spelling
    553(-7)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    553(-16)
    Numeracy
    571(-5)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    572(-24)
    Writing
    623(+12)
    Spelling
    585(-1)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    572(-22)
    Numeracy
    605(0)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $6,670
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $6,670
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $6,670
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $7,400
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $7,400
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $7,400
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Cedar College teach?

Cedar College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Cedar College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Cedar College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Cedar College in?

Cedar College is classified as Independent.

Does Cedar College offer boarding?

No, Cedar College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Cedar College?

Cedar College has 885 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Cedar College?

Cedar College's student to teacher ratio is 13.3 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Cedar College sit in?

Cedar College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Cedar College's strongest area on Schools360?

Cedar College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Leading tier.

Where is Cedar College located?

Cedar College is located in Northgate, South Australia.