St Francis de Sales College
St Francis de Sales College is a Catholic combined school in Mount Barker, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,047 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Mount Barker SA 5251. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis de Sales College compares
By ICSEA, St Francis de Sales College ranks 47th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mark's Lutheran School, an independent primary school 0.9 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 Francis de Sales College scores 1051, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis de Sales 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.
Schools near St Francis de Sales College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis de Sales College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Lutheran SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Barker | 0.9 km | 1071 | 20 higher | 351 |
| Mount Barker Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 1.2 km | 1016 | 35 lower | 326 |
| Mount Barker High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Barker | 1.3 km | 1010 | 41 lower | 1,061 |
| Cornerstone CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mount Barker | 1.3 km | 1094 | 43 higher | 754 |
| Mount Barker South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 1.6 km | 1011 | 40 lower | 399 |
| Littlehampton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Littlehampton | 1.9 km | 1036 | 15 lower | 336 |
| Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Barker | 2.1 km | 1087 | 36 higher | 321 |
| Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryGovernment Primary · Nairne | 4.6 km | 1009 | 42 lower | 399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis de Sales College a government school?
No, St Francis de Sales College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis de Sales College offer?
St Francis de Sales College offers R-12.
What is St Francis de Sales College's ICSEA score?
St Francis de Sales College has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis de Sales College?
St Francis de Sales College has 1,047 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis de Sales College?
The nearest schools to St Francis de Sales College are St Mark's Lutheran School (0.9 km), Mount Barker Primary School (1.2 km), Mount Barker High School (1.3 km).
Where is St Francis de Sales College located?
St Francis de Sales College is located in Mount Barker, SA 5251. Visit the school website at http://www.stfrancis.catholic.edu.au.