Cornerstone College

Mount Barker, South Australia · No religious affiliation · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 76.6%

Cornerstone College is a co-educational, Boutique school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Mount Barker, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Student Support.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

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

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

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

Student Support18 / 20Elite

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

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

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 Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 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 Connections15 / 20Leading

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
No religious affiliation
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
718
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
Location
Mount Barker, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

109494 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 7
    Reading
    559(-7)
    Writing
    555(-14)
    Spelling
    535(-25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    550(-19)
    Numeracy
    557(-19)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    585(-11)
    Writing
    602(-9)
    Spelling
    561(-25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    569(-25)
    Numeracy
    570(-35)

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

2026 fees

Tuition only. Levies and other charges, where the school states them, are listed separately below.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $8,064
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $12,240
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $12,240
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $13,200
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $13,200
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $13,200
Additional information on fees

In addition to tuition, this school charges additional levies. Contact the school for a full schedule.

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Cornerstone College teach?

Cornerstone College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

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

Cornerstone College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Cornerstone College in?

Cornerstone College is classified as Independent.

Does Cornerstone College offer boarding?

No, Cornerstone College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Cornerstone College?

Cornerstone College has 718 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Cornerstone College?

Cornerstone College's student to teacher ratio is 12.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Cornerstone College sit in?

Cornerstone College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Cornerstone College's strongest area on Schools360?

Cornerstone College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Cornerstone College rank?

Cornerstone College ranks 17th among private co-ed schools in South Australia.

Where is Cornerstone College located?

Cornerstone College is located in Mount Barker, South Australia.