Tenison Woods College
Tenison Woods College is a Catholic combined school in Mount Gambier, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1031, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,552 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Mount Gambier SA 5290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tenison Woods College compares
By ICSEA, Tenison Woods College ranks 63rd of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Gambier High School, a government secondary school 1.0 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. Tenison Woods College scores 1031, near average.
Enrolment and location
Tenison Woods 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 Mount Gambier
Tenison Woods College is located in Mount Gambier, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,197/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 25,591.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Gambier suburb profileSchools near Tenison Woods College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tenison Woods College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Gambier | 1.0 km | 946 | 85 lower | 778 |
| Reidy Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Gambier | 1.6 km | 990 | 41 lower | 474 |
| McDonald Park SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Gambier | 3.4 km | 948 | 83 lower | 379 |
| St Martins Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Gambier | 3.8 km | 1028 | 3 lower | 810 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tenison Woods College a government school?
No, Tenison Woods College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Tenison Woods College offer?
Tenison Woods College offers R-12.
What is Tenison Woods College's ICSEA score?
Tenison Woods College has an ICSEA score of 1031, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tenison Woods College?
Tenison Woods College has 1,552 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tenison Woods College?
The nearest schools to Tenison Woods College are Mount Gambier High School (1.0 km), Gordon Education Centre (1.2 km), Reidy Park Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Tenison Woods College located?
Tenison Woods College is located in Mount Gambier, SA 5290. Visit the school website at http://www.tenison.catholic.edu.au.