Investigator College

Victor Harbor, South Australia · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

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

Ranked 3rd among private regional schools in South AustraliaLeading tier

S360 score: 73.6%

Investigator College is a co-educational, Anglican, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Victor Harbor, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence37 / 60 (61.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment50 / 60 (83.3%)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 1014 / 20Trusted

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

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

Student Support15 / 20Leading

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

Personal Development17 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum14 / 20Trusted

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

Sports16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture15 / 20Leading

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 Environment18 / 20Elite

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

Technology and Innovation17 / 20Distinguished

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

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

Sustainability13 / 20Trusted

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

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
636
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
Location
Victor Harbor, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

106565 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
    395(-43)
    Writing
    419(-23)
    Spelling
    422(-11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    421(-27)
    Numeracy
    411(-25)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    516(-5)
    Writing
    501(-7)
    Spelling
    501(-9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    516(-16)
    Numeracy
    509(-15)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    560(-6)
    Writing
    571(+2)
    Spelling
    547(-13)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    558(-11)
    Numeracy
    558(-18)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    584(-12)
    Writing
    596(-15)
    Spelling
    565(-21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    574(-20)
    Numeracy
    594(-11)

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
    $6,129
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $6,435
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $7,569
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $7,569
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $8,395
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $8,395
Additional information on fees

These fees are inclusive of levies and other charges, as published by the school.

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Investigator College teach?

Investigator College teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

Investigator College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Investigator College in?

Investigator College is classified as Independent.

Does Investigator College offer boarding?

No, Investigator College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Investigator College?

Investigator College has 636 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Investigator College?

Investigator College's student to teacher ratio is 11.9 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Investigator College sit in?

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

What is Investigator College's strongest area on Schools360?

Investigator College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Investigator College rank?

Investigator College ranks 3rd among private regional schools in South Australia.

Where is Investigator College located?

Investigator College is located in Victor Harbor, South Australia.