SA · Independent Combined
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla
Whyalla Norrie 5608 · R-10
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla is an independent combined school in Whyalla Norrie, SA offering R-10. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
How Sunrise Christian School Whyalla compares
By ICSEA, Sunrise Christian School Whyalla ranks 74th 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Long Street 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. Sunrise Christian School Whyalla scores 1006 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Whyalla Norrie
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,071/wk and median rent of $180/wk. Population: 6,288.
View full Whyalla Norrie suburb profile →Schools near Sunrise Christian School Whyalla
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunrise Christian School Whyalla | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 0.5 km | 895 | 111 lower | 140 |
| Whyalla Special Education CentreGovernment Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 1.7 km | 890 | 116 lower | 63 |
| Whyalla Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.8 km | 900 | 106 lower | 1,004 |
| Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.8 km | 885 | 121 lower | 261 |
| Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians CampusCatholic Combined · Whyalla Stuart | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Samaritan CollegeCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 2.4 km | 979 | 27 lower | 881 |
| Hincks Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 2.7 km | 833 | 173 lower | 170 |
| Fisk Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 2.8 km | 857 | 149 lower | 63 |
| Memorial Oval Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 3.0 km | 919 | 87 lower | 206 |
| Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6Government Primary · Whyalla Stuart | 3.5 km | 756 | 250 lower | 79 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunrise Christian School Whyalla a government school?
No, Sunrise Christian School Whyalla is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sunrise Christian School Whyalla offer?
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla offers R-10.
What is Sunrise Christian School Whyalla's ICSEA score?
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunrise Christian School Whyalla?
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunrise Christian School Whyalla?
The nearest schools to Sunrise Christian School Whyalla are Long Street Primary School (0.5 km), Whyalla Special Education Centre (1.7 km), Whyalla Secondary College (1.8 km).
Where is Sunrise Christian School Whyalla located?
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608. Visit the school website at https://sunrise.sa.edu.au/whyalla/welcome.