Saint Ignatius' College
Saint Ignatius' College is a Catholic combined school in Athelstone, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1151, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,421 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 23% of students have a language background other than English.
Athelstone SA 5076. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Saint Ignatius' College compares
By ICSEA, Saint Ignatius' College ranks 8th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Athelstone School, a government primary 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. Saint Ignatius' College scores 1151, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Saint Ignatius' 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 Athelstone
Saint Ignatius' College is located in Athelstone, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,941/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 9,601.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Athelstone suburb profileSchools near Saint Ignatius' College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Saint Ignatius' College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athelstone SchoolGovernment Primary · Athelstone | 1.0 km | 1100 | 51 lower | 368 |
| Thorndon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Athelstone | 1.0 km | 1069 | 82 lower | 266 |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolCatholic Primary · Newton | 2.3 km | 1049 | 102 lower | 246 |
| Charles Campbell CollegeGovernment Combined · Paradise | 2.3 km | 1018 | 133 lower | 1,188 |
| Stradbroke SchoolGovernment Primary · Rostrevor | 2.3 km | 1111 | 40 lower | 694 |
| Dernancourt SchoolGovernment Primary · Dernancourt | 2.8 km | 1046 | 105 lower | 326 |
| Rostrevor CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodforde | 3.0 km | 1064 | 87 lower | 985 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Ignatius' College a government school?
No, Saint Ignatius' College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Saint Ignatius' College offer?
Saint Ignatius' College offers R-12.
What is Saint Ignatius' College's ICSEA score?
Saint Ignatius' College has an ICSEA score of 1151, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Saint Ignatius' College?
Saint Ignatius' College has 1,421 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Saint Ignatius' College?
The nearest schools to Saint Ignatius' College are Athelstone School (1.0 km), Thorndon Park Primary School (1.0 km), Paradise Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Saint Ignatius' College located?
Saint Ignatius' College is located in Athelstone, SA 5076. Visit the school website at http://www.ignatius.sa.edu.au.