Tenison Woods College

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

Select schools to compare them side by side.

Claim panel

Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Ranked 2nd among private regional schools in South AustraliaLeading tier

S360 score: 73.9%

Tenison Woods College is a co-educational, Catholic, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in Mount Gambier, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 2nd 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 Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)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 1212 / 20Highly Capable

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 Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

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

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

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

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

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

Sports14 / 20Trusted

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 Governance15 / 20Leading

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.

Sustainability14 / 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
1,439
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
Location
Mount Gambier, South Australia
View on Google Maps

ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

103131 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
    389(-49)
    Writing
    412(-30)
    Spelling
    386(-47)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    394(-54)
    Numeracy
    394(-42)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    496(-25)
    Writing
    470(-38)
    Spelling
    495(-15)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    506(-26)
    Numeracy
    502(-22)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    529(-37)
    Writing
    516(-53)
    Spelling
    527(-33)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    522(-47)
    Numeracy
    536(-40)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    552(-44)
    Writing
    565(-46)
    Spelling
    555(-31)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    547(-47)
    Numeracy
    553(-52)

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

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $4,140
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $4,730
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $4,730
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $5,150
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $5,150
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $5,150
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

Similar schools

St Martins Lutheran College

St Martins Lutheran College

Trusted

Mount Gambier, SA · Co-ed · Independent

Common questions

What year levels does Tenison Woods College teach?

Tenison Woods College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Tenison Woods College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Tenison Woods College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Tenison Woods College in?

Tenison Woods College is classified as Catholic.

Does Tenison Woods College offer boarding?

No, Tenison Woods College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Tenison Woods College?

Tenison Woods College has 1,439 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Tenison Woods College?

Tenison Woods College's student to teacher ratio is 11.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Tenison Woods College sit in?

Tenison Woods College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Tenison Woods College's strongest area on Schools360?

Tenison Woods College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Tenison Woods College rank?

Tenison Woods College ranks 2nd among private regional schools in South Australia.

Where is Tenison Woods College located?

Tenison Woods College is located in Mount Gambier, South Australia.