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Top 100 private schools in Adelaide (2025)

Independent and Catholic schools across all year levels. Ranked by the Success Index from official ACARA data; 100 schools shown out of all eligible private schools in Adelaide.

  1. 1
    92
    St Andrew's SchoolWalkerville · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1191 · 376 students
  2. 2
    91
    Annesley CollegeWayville · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1164 · 292 students
  3. 3
    87
    Pulteney Grammar SchoolAdelaide · Independent CombinedICSEA 1170 · 839 students
  4. 4
    85
    St Peter's Collegiate Girls' SchoolStonyfell · Independent CombinedICSEA 1180 · 873 students
  5. 5
    83
    St Peter's CollegeSt Peters · Independent CombinedICSEA 1164 · 1,585 students
  6. 6
    83
    Wilderness SchoolMedindie · Independent CombinedICSEA 1176 · 856 students
  7. 7
    82
    Immanuel CollegeNovar Gardens · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1117 · 1,184 students
  8. 8
    82
    Dara SchoolMorphettville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1176 · 93 students
  9. 9
    81
    Pembroke SchoolKensington Park · Independent CombinedICSEA 1171 · 1,672 students
  10. 10
    80
    St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolGlenelg · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1140 · 509 students
  11. 11
    79
    Immanuel Primary SchoolNovar Gardens · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1120 · 575 students
  12. 12
    79
    St John's Grammar SchoolBelair · Independent CombinedICSEA 1141 · 1,009 students
  13. 13
    78
    Walford Anglican School for GirlsHyde Park · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 400 students
  14. 14
    78
    Prince Alfred CollegeKent Town · Independent CombinedICSEA 1143 · 1,127 students
  15. 15
    78
    Westminster SchoolMarion · Independent CombinedICSEA 1139 · 1,401 students
  16. 16
    78
    Saint Ignatius' CollegeAthelstone · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1151 · 1,421 students
  17. 17
    77
    St Pius X SchoolWindsor Gardens · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1108 · 552 students
  18. 18
    77
    St Catherine's SchoolStirling · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1133 · 185 students
  19. 19
    76
    Rosary SchoolProspect · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1101 · 484 students
  20. 20
    76
    Seymour CollegeGlen Osmond · Independent CombinedICSEA 1150 · 715 students
  21. 21
    76
    St Joseph's SchoolKingswood · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1135 · 256 students
  22. 22
    76
    Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolBrompton · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1105 · 153 students
  23. 23
    76
    Muirden Senior CollegeAdelaide · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1079 · 91 students
  24. 24
    76
    Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood)Blackwood · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1119 · 88 students
  25. 25
    76
    Mary MacKillop CollegeKensington · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1077 · 291 students
  26. 26
    76
    Scotch CollegeTorrens Park · Independent CombinedICSEA 1146 · 1,213 students
  27. 27
    76
    St Bernadette's SchoolSt Marys · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1085 · 205 students
  28. 28
    75
    Pilgrim SchoolAberfoyle Park · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1109 · 161 students
  29. 29
    75
    St Mary's Memorial SchoolGlenelg · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1113 · 405 students
  30. 30
    75
    Star of the Sea SchoolHenley Beach · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1108 · 558 students
  31. 31
    75
    Sunrise Christian School FullartonFullarton · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1133 · 175 students
  32. 32
    75
    Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolRichmond · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1084 · 262 students
  33. 33
    75
    University Senior College at Adelaide UniversityAdelaide University · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1092 · 523 students
  34. 34
    74
    Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para VistaPara Vista · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1089 · 440 students
  35. 35
    74
    Prescott Primary School, NorthernPara Vista · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1083 · 462 students
  36. 36
    74
    St Joseph's SchoolTranmere · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1099 · 208 students
  37. 37
    74
    School of the NativityAberfoyle Park · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1086 · 159 students
  38. 38
    74
    St Joseph's SchoolPayneham South · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1092 · 494 students
  39. 39
    74
    St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf IncHahndorf · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1101 · 192 students
  40. 40
    74
    Concordia CollegeHighgate · Independent CombinedICSEA 1140 · 1,312 students
  41. 41
    73
    St Monica's Parish SchoolWalkerville · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1102 · 192 students
  42. 42
    72
    Emmaus Christian CollegeSouth Plympton · Independent CombinedICSEA 1137 · 1,084 students
  43. 43
    72
    St Joseph's Memorial SchoolNorwood · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1108 · 192 students
  44. 44
    72
    St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPlympton · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1081 · 361 students
  45. 45
    72
    St Thomas' SchoolGoodwood · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1116 · 297 students
  46. 46
    71
    Endeavour CollegeMawson Lakes · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1083 · 738 students
  47. 47
    71
    St Anthony's SchoolEdwardstown · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1090 · 116 students
  48. 48
    71
    Stella Maris Parish SchoolSeacombe Gardens · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1086 · 429 students
  49. 49
    71
    McAuley Community SchoolHove · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1099 · 451 students
  50. 50
    70
    Sunrise Christian School ParadiseParadise · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1096 · 175 students
  51. 51
    70
    Christ the King SchoolWarradale · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1079 · 179 students
  52. 52
    69
    Cornerstone CollegeMount Barker · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1094 · 754 students
  53. 53
    69
    St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolGreenacres · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1085 · 691 students
  54. 54
    69
    St Therese SchoolColonel Light Gardens · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1087 · 172 students
  55. 55
    69
    Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)Adelaide · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1026 · 205 students
  56. 56
    69
    Loreto CollegeMarryatville · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1098 · 717 students
  57. 57
    69
    St Joseph's SchoolHectorville · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1077 · 859 students
  58. 58
    68
    Gleeson CollegeGolden Grove · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1055 · 941 students
  59. 59
    68
    The Hills Montessori SchoolAldgate · Independent CombinedICSEA 1105 · 133 students
  60. 60
    67
    Mercedes CollegeSpringfield · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1133 · 1,111 students
  61. 61
    67
    Whitefriars SchoolWoodville Park · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1076 · 603 students
  62. 62
    67
    St Martin de Porres SchoolSheidow Park · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1060 · 530 students
  63. 63
    67
    The Hills Christian Community SchoolVerdun · Independent CombinedICSEA 1092 · 640 students
  64. 64
    67
    Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolMount Barker · Independent CombinedICSEA 1087 · 321 students
  65. 65
    67
    Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley IncorporatedAberfoyle Park · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1065 · 98 students
  66. 66
    66
    Our Lady of Grace SchoolGlengowrie · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1075 · 225 students
  67. 67
    66
    St Joseph's SchoolWest Hindmarsh · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1063 · 223 students
  68. 68
    66
    Kildare CollegeHolden Hill · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1051 · 768 students
  69. 69
    65
    Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValeMorphett Vale · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1068 · 151 students
  70. 70
    65
    IQRA CollegeO'Halloran Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1067 · 734 students
  71. 71
    65
    St Mark's Lutheran SchoolMount Barker · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1071 · 351 students
  72. 72
    65
    St Paul Lutheran SchoolBlair Athol · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1062 · 260 students
  73. 73
    65
    Our Lady of the Visitation SchoolTaperoo · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1026 · 320 students
  74. 74
    65
    Southern Montessori SchoolO'Sullivan Beach · Independent CombinedICSEA 1095 · 230 students
  75. 75
    65
    Cedar CollegeNorthgate · Independent CombinedICSEA 1090 · 884 students
  76. 76
    64
    Sacred Heart CollegeSomerton Park · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1083 · 2,033 students
  77. 77
    64
    St Francis SchoolLockleys · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1075 · 457 students
  78. 78
    64
    Dominican SchoolSemaphore · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1048 · 230 students
  79. 79
    64
    Immanuel GawlerGawler East · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1038 · 353 students
  80. 80
    64
    Pedare Christian CollegeGolden Grove · Independent CombinedICSEA 1097 · 1,146 students
  81. 81
    64
    Saint David's Parish SchoolTea Tree Gully · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1063 · 306 students
  82. 82
    64
    St George CollegeMile End · Independent CombinedICSEA 1046 · 350 students
  83. 83
    63
    Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolAlbert Park · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1043 · 278 students
  84. 84
    63
    St Raphael's SchoolParkside · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1048 · 96 students
  85. 85
    63
    St John Bosco SchoolBrooklyn Park · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1054 · 252 students
  86. 86
    62
    Temple Christian CollegeMile End · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1043 · 1,151 students
  87. 87
    62
    Our Lady of Hope SchoolGreenwith · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1045 · 292 students
  88. 88
    62
    Golden Grove Lutheran Primary SchoolWynn Vale · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1051 · 205 students
  89. 89
    62
    St Dominic's Priory CollegeNorth Adelaide · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1080 · 658 students
  90. 90
    61
    Christian Brothers CollegeAdelaide · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1074 · 990 students
  91. 91
    61
    St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic SchoolWynn Vale · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1051 · 561 students
  92. 92
    61
    St Gabriel's SchoolEnfield · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1032 · 306 students
  93. 93
    61
    St Francis of Assisi SchoolNewton · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1049 · 246 students
  94. 94
    60
    Trinity College RoseworthyRoseworthy · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1037 · 192 students
  95. 95
    60
    St Aloysius CollegeAdelaide · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1081 · 1,091 students
  96. 96
    60
    Torrens Valley Christian SchoolHope Valley · Independent CombinedICSEA 1085 · 565 students
  97. 97
    59
    Sunrise Christian School MarionMarion · Independent CombinedICSEA 1090 · 320 students
  98. 98
    59
    Trinity College SeniorEvanston South · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1025 · 669 students
  99. 99
    59
    Pinnacle CollegeElizabeth East · Independent CombinedICSEA 1049 · 993 students
  100. 100
    57
    St Margaret Mary's SchoolCroydon Park · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1024 · 324 students

There are 150 private schools in Adelaide eligible for this list; the top 100 are shown. St Andrew's School in Walkerville is ranked first with a Success Index of 92.3 and an ICSEA of 1191. 0 of the top 100 are government schools and 100 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1088.

The top 10 private schools in Adelaide for 2025 are: 1. St Andrew's School (Walkerville); 2. Annesley College (Wayville); 3. Pulteney Grammar School (Adelaide); 4. St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School (Stonyfell); 5. St Peter's College (St Peters); 6. Wilderness School (Medindie); 7. Immanuel College (Novar Gardens); 8. Dara School (Morphettville); 9. Pembroke School (Kensington Park); 10. St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School (Glenelg).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best private school in Adelaide?

St Andrew's School in Walkerville ranks first among private schools in Adelaide with a Success Index of 92.3 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 1191.

How are private schools in Adelaide ranked?

Each school's Success Index combines five factors from ACARA's 2025 school profile data: ICSEA (50%), share of students in the top socio-educational quarter (15%), students per teacher (15%), five-year enrolment growth (10%) and five-year ICSEA trend (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type nationally. Schools with fewer than 80 students are excluded.

How many public schools are in the top 100 private schools in Adelaide?

0 of the top 100 private schools in Adelaide are government schools; 100 are Catholic or independent.

Do these rankings include NAPLAN or ATAR results?

Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.