SA · Catholic Secondary
Cardijn College
Noarlunga Downs 5168 · R-12
Cardijn College is a Catholic secondary school in Noarlunga Downs, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,247 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Cardijn College compares
By ICSEA, Cardijn College ranks 33rd 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club Campus, an independent secondary school 0.5 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. Cardijn College scores 1019 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Cardijn 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 Noarlunga Downs
Cardijn College is located in Noarlunga Downs, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,189/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 4,031.
View full Noarlunga Downs suburb profile →Schools near Cardijn College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cardijn College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club CampusIndependent Secondary · Noarlunga Downs | 0.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Noarlunga Downs | 0.5 km | 937 | 82 lower | 124 |
| Christies Beach High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Christie Downs | 0.9 km | 905 | 114 lower | 789 |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusGovernment Combined · Salisbury North | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusGovernment Combined · Christies Beach | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.2 km | 952 | 67 lower | 137 |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - Wardli Youth CentreCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 1.5 km | 925 | 94 lower | 205 |
| Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Morphett Vale | 1.6 km | 971 | 48 lower | 191 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardijn College a government school?
No, Cardijn College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Cardijn College offer?
Cardijn College offers R-12.
What is Cardijn College's ICSEA score?
Cardijn College has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cardijn College?
Cardijn College has 2,247 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cardijn College?
The nearest schools to Cardijn College are Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club Campus (0.5 km), Noarlunga Downs Primary School (0.5 km), Christies Beach High School (0.9 km).
Where is Cardijn College located?
Cardijn College is located in Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168. Visit the school website at http://www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au.