SA · Catholic Secondary
Kildare College
Holden Hill 5088 · 7-12
Kildare College is a Catholic secondary school in Holden Hill, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 768 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
How Kildare College compares
By ICSEA, Kildare College ranks 22nd of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dernancourt School, a government primary 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. Kildare College scores 1051 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Kildare 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 Holden Hill
Kildare College is located in Holden Hill, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,363/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,716.
View full Holden Hill suburb profile →Schools near Kildare College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kildare College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dernancourt SchoolGovernment Primary · Dernancourt | 0.5 km | 1046 | 5 lower | 326 |
| Wandana Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gilles Plains | 1.2 km | 962 | 89 lower | 181 |
| Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains CampusIndependent Combined · Gilles Plains | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Avenues CollegeGovernment Combined · Windsor Gardens | 1.4 km | 929 | 122 lower | 493 |
| Sunrise Christian School ParadiseIndependent Primary · Paradise | 1.6 km | 1096 | 45 higher | 175 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Combined · Gilles Plains | 1.8 km | 1037 | 14 lower | 1,191 |
| Adelaide East Education CentreGovernment Secondary · Campbelltown | 1.8 km | 1056 | 5 higher | 49 |
| Paradise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Paradise | 2.0 km | 1022 | 29 lower | 141 |
| Charles Campbell CollegeGovernment Combined · Paradise | 2.0 km | 1018 | 33 lower | 1,188 |
| Prescott Primary School, NorthernIndependent Primary · Para Vista | 2.6 km | 1083 | 32 higher | 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kildare College a government school?
No, Kildare College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Kildare College offer?
Kildare College offers 7-12.
What is Kildare College's ICSEA score?
Kildare College has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kildare College?
Kildare College has 768 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kildare College?
The nearest schools to Kildare College are Dernancourt School (0.5 km), Wandana Primary School (1.2 km), Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains Campus (1.4 km).
Where is Kildare College located?
Kildare College is located in Holden Hill, SA 5088. Visit the school website at http://www.kildare.catholic.edu.au/.