Thomas More College

Salisbury Downs, South Australia · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 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: 74.5%

Thomas More College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Salisbury Downs, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.

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 Wellbeing44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

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 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 Wellbeing16 / 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 Development13 / 20Trusted

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.

Sports17 / 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 Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

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

Technology and Innovation17 / 20Distinguished

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance13 / 20Trusted

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.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,101
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
Location
Salisbury Downs, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

97327 below 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 7
    Reading
    503(-63)
    Writing
    518(-51)
    Spelling
    533(-27)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    507(-62)
    Numeracy
    502(-74)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    546(-50)
    Writing
    560(-51)
    Spelling
    559(-27)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    526(-68)
    Numeracy
    537(-68)

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
    $3,300
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $3,300
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $3,300
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $4,100
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $4,100
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $4,100
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.

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Common questions

What year levels does Thomas More College teach?

Thomas More College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Thomas More College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Thomas More College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Thomas More College in?

Thomas More College is classified as Catholic.

Does Thomas More College offer boarding?

No, Thomas More College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Thomas More College?

Thomas More College has 1,101 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Thomas More College?

Thomas More College's student to teacher ratio is 11.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Thomas More College sit in?

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

What is Thomas More College's strongest area on Schools360?

Thomas More College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Thomas More College rank?

Thomas More College ranks 9th among Catholic co-ed schools in South Australia.

Where is Thomas More College located?

Thomas More College is located in Salisbury Downs, South Australia.