Thomas More College
Thomas More College is a Catholic secondary school in Salisbury Downs, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 973, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,132 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Salisbury Downs SA 5108. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thomas More College compares
By ICSEA, Thomas More College ranks 55th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Salisbury Downs Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Thomas More College scores 973, near average.
Enrolment and location
Thomas More 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 Salisbury Downs
Thomas More College is located in Salisbury Downs, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,134/wk and median rent of $273/wk. Population: 6,296.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Salisbury Downs suburb profileSchools near Thomas More College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thomas More College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.2 km | 926 | 47 lower | 271 |
| Parafield Gardens High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parafield Gardens | 1.3 km | 928 | 45 lower | 1,277 |
| Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.5 km | 968 | 5 lower | 575 |
| Karrendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.7 km | 955 | 18 lower | 259 |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Parafield Gardens | 2.0 km | 1000 | 27 higher | 539 |
| Salisbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury | 2.0 km | 913 | 60 lower | 360 |
| Garden CollegeIndependent Combined · Parafield Gardens | 2.1 km | 1029 | 56 higher | 351 |
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 2.1 km | 937 | 36 lower | 241 |
| The Pines SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 2.2 km | 967 | 6 lower | 671 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thomas More College a government school?
No, Thomas More College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Thomas More College offer?
Thomas More College offers 7-12.
What is Thomas More College's ICSEA score?
Thomas More College has an ICSEA score of 973, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thomas More College?
Thomas More College has 1,132 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thomas More College?
The nearest schools to Thomas More College are Salisbury Downs Primary School (1.2 km), Parafield Gardens High School (1.3 km), Parafield Gardens Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Thomas More College located?
Thomas More College is located in Salisbury Downs, SA 5108. Visit the school website at http://www.tmc.catholic.edu.au.