SA · Catholic Secondary
Mount Carmel College
Rosewater 5013 · R-12
Mount Carmel College is a Catholic secondary school in Rosewater, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1008, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,204 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
How Mount Carmel College compares
By ICSEA, Mount Carmel College ranks 38th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Carmel College Primary Campus, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Mount Carmel College scores 1008 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Mount Carmel 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 Rosewater
Mount Carmel College is located in Rosewater, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,314/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 3,582.
View full Rosewater suburb profile →Schools near Mount Carmel College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Carmel College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel College Primary CampusCatholic Primary · Pennington | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Pennington School R-6Government Primary · Pennington | 0.9 km | 934 | 74 lower | 262 |
| Alberton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Queenstown | 1.1 km | 1002 | 6 lower | 262 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ottoway | 1.8 km | 990 | 18 lower | 154 |
| Ngutu CollegeIndependent Combined · Woodville North | 1.9 km | 909 | 99 lower | 260 |
| Indie School Port Adelaide CampusIndependent Secondary · Port Adelaide | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Portside Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · New Port | 2.5 km | 1067 | 59 higher | 626 |
| Woodville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Clair | 2.5 km | 973 | 35 lower | 1,170 |
| Hendon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Royal Park | 2.6 km | 965 | 43 lower | 270 |
| Sports College South Australia - St. Clair YMCA Recreation CentreIndependent Secondary · Woodville | 2.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Carmel College a government school?
No, Mount Carmel College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mount Carmel College offer?
Mount Carmel College offers R-12.
What is Mount Carmel College's ICSEA score?
Mount Carmel College has an ICSEA score of 1008, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Carmel College?
Mount Carmel College has 1,204 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Carmel College?
The nearest schools to Mount Carmel College are Mount Carmel College Primary Campus (0.4 km), Pennington School R-6 (0.9 km), Alberton Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Mount Carmel College located?
Mount Carmel College is located in Rosewater, SA 5013. Visit the school website at http://www.mcc.catholic.edu.au/.