Christian Brothers College

Adelaide, South Australia · Catholic · Boys · Prep to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 71.6%

Christian Brothers College is a boys', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Adelaide, South Australia. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 5th among private boys schools in South Australia.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

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

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing13 / 20Trusted

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 Development15 / 20Leading

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum13 / 20Trusted

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 Culture16 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment15 / 20Leading

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 Connections16 / 20Distinguished

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
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Boys
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
953
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

107474 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
    432(-6)
    Writing
    439(-3)
    Spelling
    423(-10)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    441(-7)
    Numeracy
    435(-1)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    514(-7)
    Writing
    498(-10)
    Spelling
    505(-5)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    507(-25)
    Numeracy
    512(-12)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    546(-20)
    Writing
    545(-24)
    Spelling
    555(-5)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    542(-27)
    Numeracy
    566(-10)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    575(-21)
    Writing
    585(-26)
    Spelling
    579(-7)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    567(-27)
    Numeracy
    585(-20)

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Christian Brothers College teach?

Christian Brothers College teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

Christian Brothers College is a Boys school.

What sector is Christian Brothers College in?

Christian Brothers College is classified as Catholic.

Does Christian Brothers College offer boarding?

No, Christian Brothers College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Christian Brothers College?

Christian Brothers College has 953 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Christian Brothers College?

Christian Brothers College's student to teacher ratio is 12.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Christian Brothers College sit in?

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

What is Christian Brothers College's strongest area on Schools360?

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

Where does Christian Brothers College rank?

Christian Brothers College ranks 5th among private boys schools in South Australia.

Where is Christian Brothers College located?

Christian Brothers College is located in Adelaide, South Australia.