SA · Catholic Primary
St Therese School
Colonel Light Gardens 5041 · R-6
St Therese School is a Catholic primary school in Colonel Light Gardens, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1087, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 172 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
How St Therese School compares
By ICSEA, St Therese School ranks 77th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 23rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Colonel Light Gardens Primary School, a government 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. St Therese School scores 1087 — above average.
Enrolment and location
St Therese School 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 Colonel Light Gardens
St Therese School is located in Colonel Light Gardens, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,491/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,311.
View full Colonel Light Gardens suburb profile →Schools near St Therese School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Therese School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Light Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colonel Light Gardens | 0.4 km | 1119 | 32 higher | 688 |
| Springbank Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pasadena | 0.5 km | 1021 | 66 lower | 249 |
| Clapham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clapham | 1.1 km | 1098 | 11 higher | 243 |
| Edwardstown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melrose Park | 1.9 km | 1098 | 11 higher | 512 |
| St Bernadette's SchoolCatholic Primary · St Marys | 2.1 km | 1085 | 2 lower | 205 |
| Scotch CollegeIndependent Combined · Torrens Park | 2.1 km | 1146 | 59 higher | 1,213 |
| Westbourne Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westbourne Park | 2.3 km | 1126 | 39 higher | 480 |
| Cabra Dominican CollegeCatholic Combined · Cumberland Park | 2.6 km | 1065 | 22 lower | 1,165 |
| Clovelly Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clovelly Park | 2.7 km | 1038 | 49 lower | 222 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Therese School a government school?
No, St Therese School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Therese School offer?
St Therese School offers R-6.
What is St Therese School's ICSEA score?
St Therese School has an ICSEA score of 1087, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Therese School?
St Therese School has 172 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Therese School?
The nearest schools to St Therese School are Colonel Light Gardens Primary School (0.4 km), Springbank Secondary College (0.5 km), Clapham Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is St Therese School located?
St Therese School is located in Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041. Visit the school website at http://www.sts.catholic.edu.au.