Cardijn College
Cardijn College is a Catholic secondary school in Noarlunga Downs, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,247 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Noarlunga Downs SA 5168. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cardijn College compares
By ICSEA, Cardijn College ranks 33rd 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club Campus, an independent secondary school 0.5 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. Cardijn College scores 1019, near average.
Enrolment and location
Cardijn College 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 Noarlunga Downs
Cardijn College is located in Noarlunga Downs, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,189/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 4,031.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Noarlunga Downs suburb profileSchools near Cardijn College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cardijn College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christies Beach High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.9 km | 905 | 114 lower | 789 |
| Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 1.5 km | 925 | 94 lower | 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardijn College a government school?
No, Cardijn College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Cardijn College offer?
Cardijn College offers R-12.
What is Cardijn College's ICSEA score?
Cardijn College has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cardijn College?
Cardijn College has 2,247 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cardijn College?
The nearest schools to Cardijn College are Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club Campus (0.5 km), Noarlunga Downs Primary School (0.5 km), Christies Beach High School (0.9 km).
Where is Cardijn College located?
Cardijn College is located in Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168. Visit the school website at http://www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au.