Saint Ignatius' College

Athelstone, South Australia · Catholic · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Elite for Institutional ExcellenceElite for Student WellbeingElite for Learning OpportunitiesRanked 2nd among Catholic co-ed schools in AustraliaRanked 2nd among Catholic schools in South Australia

S360 score: 85.1%

Saint Ignatius' College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Athelstone, South Australia. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Institutional Excellence, where it reaches Elite 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 Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence55 / 60 (91.7%)Elite

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1017 / 20Distinguished

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 Pathways16 / 20Distinguished

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 Support19 / 20Elite

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

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum19 / 20Elite

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

Sports19 / 20Elite

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 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 Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance18 / 20Elite

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections18 / 20Elite

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

Sustainability19 / 20Elite

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,356
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
Location
Athelstone, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1151151 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
    444(+6)
    Writing
    447(+5)
    Spelling
    437(+4)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    463(+15)
    Numeracy
    452(+16)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    535(+14)
    Writing
    546(+38)
    Spelling
    538(+28)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    545(+13)
    Numeracy
    543(+19)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    590(+24)
    Writing
    603(+34)
    Spelling
    594(+34)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    604(+35)
    Numeracy
    616(+40)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    615(+19)
    Writing
    646(+35)
    Spelling
    607(+21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    621(+27)
    Numeracy
    622(+17)

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 Saint Ignatius' College teach?

Saint Ignatius' College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Saint Ignatius' College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Saint Ignatius' College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Saint Ignatius' College in?

Saint Ignatius' College is classified as Catholic.

Does Saint Ignatius' College offer boarding?

No, Saint Ignatius' College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Saint Ignatius' College?

Saint Ignatius' College has 1,356 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Saint Ignatius' College?

Saint Ignatius' College's student to teacher ratio is 11.0 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Saint Ignatius' College sit in?

Saint Ignatius' College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Saint Ignatius' College's strongest area on Schools360?

Saint Ignatius' College's strongest area is Institutional Excellence, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Saint Ignatius' College rank?

Saint Ignatius' College ranks 2nd among Catholic co-ed schools in Australia.

Where is Saint Ignatius' College located?

Saint Ignatius' College is located in Athelstone, South Australia.