Prince Alfred College
Kent Town, South Australia · No religious affiliation · Boys · Prep to Year 12
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Leading tier
a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas
S360 score: 78.2%
Prince Alfred College is a boys', Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Kent Town, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Institutional Excellence, 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.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- No religious affiliation
- Year range
- Prep to Year 12
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- Yes
- Total enrolments
- 1,142
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
- Location
- Kent Town, South Australia
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
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 | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 467(+29) | 439(-3) | 457(+24) | 487(+39) | 480(+44) |
| Year 5 | 519(-2) | 505(-3) | 514(+4) | 532(0) | 541(+17) |
| Year 7 | 584(+18) | 587(+18) | 564(+4) | 592(+23) | 624(+48) |
| Year 9 | 613(+17) | 636(+25) | 591(+5) | 625(+31) | 650(+45) |
- Year level
- Year 3
- Reading
- 467(+29)
- Writing
- 439(-3)
- Spelling
- 457(+24)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 487(+39)
- Numeracy
- 480(+44)
- Year level
- Year 5
- Reading
- 519(-2)
- Writing
- 505(-3)
- Spelling
- 514(+4)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 532(0)
- Numeracy
- 541(+17)
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 584(+18)
- Writing
- 587(+18)
- Spelling
- 564(+4)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 592(+23)
- Numeracy
- 624(+48)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 613(+17)
- Writing
- 636(+25)
- Spelling
- 591(+5)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 625(+31)
- Numeracy
- 650(+45)
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 Prince Alfred College teach?
Prince Alfred College teaches Prep to Year 12.
Is Prince Alfred College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
Prince Alfred College is a Boys school.
What sector is Prince Alfred College in?
Prince Alfred College is classified as Independent.
Does Prince Alfred College offer boarding?
Yes, Prince Alfred College offers boarding.
How many students attend Prince Alfred College?
Prince Alfred College has 1,142 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Prince Alfred College?
Prince Alfred College's student to teacher ratio is 9.1 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does Prince Alfred College sit in?
Prince Alfred College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.
What is Prince Alfred College's strongest area on Schools360?
Prince Alfred College's strongest area is Institutional Excellence, reaching Distinguished tier.
Where does Prince Alfred College rank?
Prince Alfred College ranks 2nd among private boys schools in South Australia.
Where is Prince Alfred College located?
Prince Alfred College is located in Kent Town, South Australia.