Catherine McAuley School
Catherine McAuley School is a Catholic primary school in Craigmore, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 976, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 483 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Craigmore SA 5114. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Catherine McAuley School compares
By ICSEA, Catherine McAuley School ranks 287th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Playford Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Catherine McAuley School scores 976, near average.
Enrolment and location
Catherine McAuley School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Craigmore
Catherine McAuley School is located in Craigmore, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,513/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,943.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Craigmore suburb profileSchools near Catherine McAuley School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Catherine McAuley School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playford Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Craigmore | 0.1 km | 944 | 32 lower | 398 |
| Trinity College BlakeviewIndependent Combined · Blakeview | 0.9 km | 1037 | 61 higher | 635 |
| Craigmore High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blakeview | 1.0 km | 916 | 60 lower | 1,245 |
| Blakes Crossing Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Blakeview | 1.0 km | 983 | 7 higher | 712 |
| Blakeview Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakeview | 1.1 km | 921 | 55 lower | 542 |
| Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elizabeth Downs | 1.9 km | 904 | 72 lower | 420 |
| Hope Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Craigmore | 2.1 km | 977 | 1 higher | 921 |
| Craigmore South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Craigmore | 2.4 km | 922 | 54 lower | 225 |
| Munno Para Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Munno Para | 2.4 km | 929 | 47 lower | 305 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catherine McAuley School a government school?
No, Catherine McAuley School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Catherine McAuley School offer?
Catherine McAuley School offers R-6.
What is Catherine McAuley School's ICSEA score?
Catherine McAuley School has an ICSEA score of 976, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Catherine McAuley School?
Catherine McAuley School has 483 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Catherine McAuley School?
The nearest schools to Catherine McAuley School are Playford Primary School (0.1 km), Trinity College Blakeview (0.9 km), Craigmore High School (1.0 km).
Where is Catherine McAuley School located?
Catherine McAuley School is located in Craigmore, SA 5114. Visit the school website at http://www.cms.catholic.edu.au/.