SA · Government Secondary
Christies Beach High School
Christie Downs 5164 · U, 7-12
Christies Beach High School is a government secondary school in Christie Downs, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 905, it sits in the 12th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 789 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
How Christies Beach High School compares
By ICSEA, Christies Beach High School ranks 91st 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus, a government combined school 0.0 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Christies Beach High School scores 905 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Christies Beach High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Christie Downs
Christies Beach High School is located in Christie Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $889/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 5,239.
View full Christie Downs suburb profile →Schools near Christies Beach High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Christies Beach High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusGovernment Combined · Salisbury North | 0.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusGovernment Combined · Christies Beach | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 0.6 km | 925 | 20 higher | 205 |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.7 km | 952 | 47 higher | 137 |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - Wardli Youth CentreCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cardijn CollegeCatholic Secondary · Noarlunga Downs | 0.9 km | 1019 | 114 higher | 2,247 |
| Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club CampusIndependent Secondary · Noarlunga Downs | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Morphett Vale | 1.2 km | 971 | 66 higher | 191 |
| Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 1.4 km | 949 | 44 higher | 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christies Beach High School a government school?
Yes, Christies Beach High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Christies Beach High School offer?
Christies Beach High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Christies Beach High School's ICSEA score?
Christies Beach High School has an ICSEA score of 905, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Christies Beach High School?
Christies Beach High School has 789 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Christies Beach High School?
The nearest schools to Christies Beach High School are Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus (0.0 km), Cardijn College - Marcellin Campus (0.6 km), Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Christies Beach High School located?
Christies Beach High School is located in Christie Downs, SA 5164. Visit the school website at http://www.cbhs.sa.edu.au.