Christies Beach High School

Christies Beach High School is a government secondary school in Christie Downs, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 905, it sits in the 12th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 789 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.

Christie Downs SA 5164. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
905
12th percentile
Enrolments
789
U, 7-12
Students per teacher
12:1
67 teaching staff
Indigenous students
20%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
9%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Christies Beach High School compares

By ICSEA, Christies Beach High School ranks 91st of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus, a government combined school 0.0 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Christies Beach High School scores 905, below average.

ICSEA 905Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
905
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Christies Beach High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.

Christies Beach High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Christie Downs

Christies Beach High School is located in Christie Downs, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $889/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 5,239.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Christie Downs suburb profile

Schools near Christies Beach High School

The 2 nearest schools to Christies Beach High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Christies Beach High SchoolStudents
Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs0.6 km925 20 higher205
Cardijn CollegeCatholic Secondary · Noarlunga Downs0.9 km1019 114 higher2,247

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christies Beach High School a government school?

Yes, Christies Beach High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Christies Beach High School offer?

Christies Beach High School offers U, 7-12.

What is Christies Beach High School's ICSEA score?

Christies Beach High School has an ICSEA score of 905, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Christies Beach High School?

Christies Beach High School has 789 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Christies Beach High School?

The nearest schools to Christies Beach High School are Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus (0.0 km), Cardijn College - Marcellin Campus (0.6 km), Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach Campus (0.6 km).

Where is Christies Beach High School located?

Christies Beach High School is located in Christie Downs, SA 5164. Visit the school website at http://www.cbhs.sa.edu.au.

Christies Beach High School official website