Garden College
Garden College is an independent combined school in Parafield Gardens, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 98% of students have a language background other than English.
Parafield Gardens SA 5107. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Garden College compares
By ICSEA, Garden College ranks 65th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Family Catholic School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Garden College scores 1029, near average.
Enrolment and location
Garden 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 Parafield Gardens
Garden College is located in Parafield Gardens, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,384/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 18,467.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Parafield Gardens suburb profileSchools near Garden College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Garden College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.1 km | 1000 | 29 lower | 539 |
| Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 0.7 km | 968 | 61 lower | 575 |
| Parafield Gardens High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parafield Gardens | 1.0 km | 928 | 101 lower | 1,277 |
| The Pines SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.1 km | 967 | 62 lower | 671 |
| Karrendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parafield Gardens | 1.2 km | 955 | 74 lower | 259 |
| Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.8 km | 926 | 103 lower | 271 |
| Riverdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury Downs | 1.9 km | 937 | 92 lower | 241 |
| Thomas More CollegeCatholic Secondary · Salisbury Downs | 2.1 km | 973 | 56 lower | 1,132 |
| Bethany Christian School IncorporatedIndependent Primary · Paralowie | 2.4 km | 996 | 33 lower | 531 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden College a government school?
No, Garden College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Garden College offer?
Garden College offers R-12.
What is Garden College's ICSEA score?
Garden College has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Garden College?
Garden College has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Garden College?
The nearest schools to Garden College are Holy Family Catholic School (0.1 km), Parafield Gardens Primary School (0.7 km), Parafield Gardens High School (1.0 km).
Where is Garden College located?
Garden College is located in Parafield Gardens, SA 5107. Visit the school website at http://www.gardencollege.sa.edu.au/.