St Mark's College

Port Pirie, South Australia · Catholic · 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 1st among private regional schools in South AustraliaLeading tier

S360 score: 74.2%

St Mark's College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Port Pirie, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 1st among private regional 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 Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)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 Support15 / 20Leading

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

Curriculum14 / 20Trusted

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

Sports13 / 20Trusted

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 Environment14 / 20Trusted

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 Governance15 / 20Leading

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.

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

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
Yes
Total enrolments
935
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

10022 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
    399(-39)
    Writing
    427(-15)
    Spelling
    427(-6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    407(-41)
    Numeracy
    407(-29)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    480(-41)
    Writing
    489(-19)
    Spelling
    482(-28)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    477(-55)
    Numeracy
    481(-43)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    529(-37)
    Writing
    535(-34)
    Spelling
    527(-33)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    511(-58)
    Numeracy
    526(-50)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    554(-42)
    Writing
    563(-48)
    Spelling
    556(-30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    534(-60)
    Numeracy
    567(-38)

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

Common questions

What year levels does St Mark's College teach?

St Mark's College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is St Mark's College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Mark's College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St Mark's College in?

St Mark's College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Mark's College offer boarding?

Yes, St Mark's College offers boarding.

How many students attend St Mark's College?

St Mark's College has 935 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Mark's College?

St Mark's College's student to teacher ratio is 14.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Mark's College sit in?

St Mark's College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is St Mark's College's strongest area on Schools360?

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

Where does St Mark's College rank?

St Mark's College ranks 1st among private regional schools in South Australia.

Where is St Mark's College located?

St Mark's College is located in Port Pirie, South Australia.