Portside Christian College
Portside Christian College is an independent combined school in New Port, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1067, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 626 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
New Port SA 5015. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Portside Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Portside Christian College ranks 37th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Westport Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Portside Christian College scores 1067, above average.
Enrolment and location
Portside Christian College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About New Port
Portside Christian College is located in New Port, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,485/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 647.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Portside Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Portside Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Semaphore Park | 0.6 km | 1025 | 42 lower | 421 |
| Le Fevre High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Semaphore South | 1.2 km | 951 | 116 lower | 456 |
| Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkenhead | 1.3 km | 902 | 165 lower | 232 |
| West Lakes Shore SchoolGovernment Primary · West Lakes Shore | 1.8 km | 1060 | 7 lower | 554 |
| Dominican SchoolCatholic Primary · Semaphore | 1.9 km | 1048 | 19 lower | 230 |
| Alberton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Queenstown | 2.0 km | 1002 | 65 lower | 262 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rosewater | 2.5 km | 1008 | 59 lower | 1,204 |
| Largs Bay SchoolGovernment Primary · Largs Bay | 3.1 km | 1018 | 49 lower | 418 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portside Christian College a government school?
No, Portside Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Portside Christian College offer?
Portside Christian College offers R-12.
What is Portside Christian College's ICSEA score?
Portside Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1067, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Portside Christian College?
Portside Christian College has 626 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Portside Christian College?
The nearest schools to Portside Christian College are Westport Primary School (0.6 km), Indie School Port Adelaide Campus (1.0 km), Le Fevre High School (1.2 km).
Where is Portside Christian College located?
Portside Christian College is located in New Port, SA 5015. Visit the school website at http://www.portside.sa.edu.au.