St Paul's College

Gilles Plains, 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: 73.3%

St Paul's College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Gilles Plains, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 13th 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 Environment43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)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 1213 / 20Trusted

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

University Outcomes and Pathways15 / 20Leading

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 Support14 / 20Trusted

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

Personal Development15 / 20Leading

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.

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 Staff14 / 20Trusted

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 Connections15 / 20Leading

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
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,124
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
Location
Gilles Plains, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

103737 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
    419(-19)
    Writing
    418(-24)
    Spelling
    444(+11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    418(-30)
    Numeracy
    392(-44)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    478(-43)
    Writing
    479(-29)
    Spelling
    495(-15)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    465(-67)
    Numeracy
    476(-48)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    527(-39)
    Writing
    544(-25)
    Spelling
    542(-18)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    528(-41)
    Numeracy
    543(-33)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    557(-39)
    Writing
    576(-35)
    Spelling
    575(-11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    550(-44)
    Numeracy
    558(-47)

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 St Paul's College teach?

St Paul's College teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

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

What sector is St Paul's College in?

St Paul's College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Paul's College offer boarding?

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

How many students attend St Paul's College?

St Paul's College has 1,124 students.

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

St Paul's College's student to teacher ratio is 13.9 to 1.

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

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

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

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

Where does St Paul's College rank?

St Paul's College ranks 13th among Catholic co-ed schools in South Australia.

Where is St Paul's College located?

St Paul's College is located in Gilles Plains, South Australia.