SA · Catholic Combined
Caritas College
Port Augusta West 5700 · R-12
Caritas College is a Catholic combined school in Port Augusta West, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 995, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 541 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
How Caritas College compares
By ICSEA, Caritas College ranks 88th 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Augusta West Primary 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. Caritas College scores 995 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Caritas 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 Port Augusta West
Caritas College is located in Port Augusta West, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,396/wk and median rent of $213/wk. Population: 4,046.
View full Port Augusta West suburb profile →Schools near Caritas College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Caritas College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Augusta West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta West | 0.5 km | 924 | 71 lower | 150 |
| Port Augusta Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 1.3 km | 860 | 135 lower | 40 |
| Flinders View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta West | 1.4 km | 761 | 234 lower | 141 |
| Port Augusta Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Augusta | 2.1 km | 848 | 147 lower | 662 |
| Carlton SchoolGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 2.3 km | 685 | 310 lower | 99 |
| Open Access College - Port Augusta School of the Air CampusGovernment Combined · Port Augusta | 3.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Augusta Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta | 3.6 km | 795 | 200 lower | 190 |
| Seaview Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Augusta | 3.7 km | 883 | 112 lower | 168 |
| Willsden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Augusta | 3.8 km | 758 | 237 lower | 86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caritas College a government school?
No, Caritas College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Caritas College offer?
Caritas College offers R-12.
What is Caritas College's ICSEA score?
Caritas College has an ICSEA score of 995, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Caritas College?
Caritas College has 541 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Caritas College?
The nearest schools to Caritas College are Port Augusta West Primary School (0.5 km), Port Augusta Special School (1.3 km), Flinders View Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Caritas College located?
Caritas College is located in Port Augusta West, SA 5700. Visit the school website at http://www.cc.catholic.edu.au.