St Michael's College

Henley Beach, 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

Leading tier

S360 score: 73.4%

St Michael's College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mega school from Prep to Year 12 in Henley Beach, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 12th among Catholic co-ed 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 Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

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

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

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

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

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

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

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

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

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 Environment15 / 20Leading

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

Technology and Innovation14 / 20Trusted

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 Connections13 / 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
No
Total enrolments
2,106
Student:teacher ratio
13.8:1
Location
Henley Beach, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

106464 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
    428(-10)
    Writing
    422(-20)
    Spelling
    424(-9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    419(-29)
    Numeracy
    413(-23)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    494(-27)
    Writing
    477(-31)
    Spelling
    487(-23)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    502(-30)
    Numeracy
    507(-17)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    546(-20)
    Writing
    563(-6)
    Spelling
    546(-14)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    550(-19)
    Numeracy
    547(-29)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    573(-23)
    Writing
    601(-10)
    Spelling
    571(-15)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    570(-24)
    Numeracy
    579(-26)

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
    $2,625
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $2,625
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $2,625
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $2,625
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $2,954
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $2,954
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 St Michael's College teach?

St Michael's College teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

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

What sector is St Michael's College in?

St Michael's College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Michael's College offer boarding?

No, St Michael's College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Michael's College?

St Michael's College has 2,106 students.

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

St Michael's College's student to teacher ratio is 13.8 to 1.

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

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

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

St Michael's College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does St Michael's College rank?

St Michael's College ranks 12th among Catholic co-ed schools in South Australia.

Where is St Michael's College located?

St Michael's College is located in Henley Beach, South Australia.