SA · Catholic Combined
Samaritan College
Whyalla 5600 · R-12
Samaritan College is a Catholic combined school in Whyalla, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 979, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 881 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Samaritan College compares
By ICSEA, Samaritan College ranks 108th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nicolson Avenue 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 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. Samaritan College scores 979 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Samaritan 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 Whyalla
Samaritan College is located in Whyalla, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,658/wk and median rent of $200/wk. Population: 3,609.
View full Whyalla suburb profile →Schools near Samaritan College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Samaritan College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 0.6 km | 885 | 94 lower | 261 |
| Whyalla Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.8 km | 900 | 79 lower | 1,004 |
| Memorial Oval Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 1.9 km | 919 | 60 lower | 206 |
| Sunrise Christian School WhyallaIndependent Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 2.4 km | 1006 | 27 higher | 257 |
| Whyalla Town Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 3.3 km | 989 | 10 higher | 318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samaritan College a government school?
No, Samaritan College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Samaritan College offer?
Samaritan College offers R-12.
What is Samaritan College's ICSEA score?
Samaritan College has an ICSEA score of 979, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Samaritan College?
Samaritan College has 881 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Samaritan College?
The nearest schools to Samaritan College are Nicolson Avenue Primary School (0.6 km), Whyalla Special Education Centre (0.8 km), Hincks Avenue Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Samaritan College located?
Samaritan College is located in Whyalla, SA 5600. Visit the school website at http://www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au.