St Paul's College
St Paul's College is a Catholic combined school in Gilles Plains, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,191 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 50% have a language background other than English.
Gilles Plains SA 5086. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Paul's College compares
By ICSEA, St Paul's College ranks 56th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains Campus, an independent combined 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. St Paul's College scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Paul's 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 Gilles Plains
St Paul's College is located in Gilles Plains, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,446/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 4,101.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gilles Plains suburb profileSchools near St Paul's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Paul's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage College IncorporatedIndependent Combined · Oakden | 1.4 km | 1040 | 3 higher | 437 |
| Valley View Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Para Vista | 1.4 km | 963 | 74 lower | 596 |
| Ingle Farm East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ingle Farm | 1.5 km | 981 | 56 lower | 268 |
| Avenues CollegeGovernment Combined · Windsor Gardens | 1.6 km | 929 | 108 lower | 493 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 1.6 km | 1083 | 46 higher | 462 |
| Kildare CollegeCatholic Secondary · Holden Hill | 1.8 km | 1051 | 14 higher | 768 |
| Para Vista Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Vista | 2.0 km | 950 | 87 lower | 206 |
| Cedar CollegeIndependent Combined · Northgate | 2.0 km | 1090 | 53 higher | 884 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Paul's College a government school?
No, St Paul's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Paul's College offer?
St Paul's College offers R-12.
What is St Paul's College's ICSEA score?
St Paul's College has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Paul's College?
St Paul's College has 1,191 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Paul's College?
The nearest schools to St Paul's College are Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains Campus (0.5 km), Wandana Primary School (0.6 km), Heritage College Incorporated (1.4 km).
Where is St Paul's College located?
St Paul's College is located in Gilles Plains, SA 5086. Visit the school website at http://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au.