Cedar College
Cedar College is an independent combined school in Northgate, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1090, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 884 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Northgate SA 5085. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cedar College compares
By ICSEA, Cedar College ranks 22nd of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Heritage College Incorporated, an independent combined school 0.6 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Cedar College scores 1090, above average.
Enrolment and location
Cedar College 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.
Schools near Cedar College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cedar College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage College IncorporatedIndependent Combined · Oakden | 0.6 km | 1040 | 50 lower | 437 |
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hillcrest | 1.4 km | 1096 | 6 higher | 395 |
| Northfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northfield | 1.5 km | 982 | 108 lower | 352 |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Greenacres | 1.5 km | 1085 | 5 lower | 691 |
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Windsor Gardens | 1.7 km | 1108 | 18 higher | 552 |
| Sports College South AustraliaIndependent Secondary · Gepps Cross | 1.9 km | 1015 | 75 lower | 404 |
| Hampstead Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Greenacres | 2.0 km | 1032 | 58 lower | 243 |
| Roma Mitchell Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gepps Cross | 2.0 km | 971 | 119 lower | 1,638 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Combined · Gilles Plains | 2.0 km | 1037 | 53 lower | 1,191 |
| Avenues CollegeGovernment Combined · Windsor Gardens | 2.1 km | 929 | 161 lower | 493 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedar College a government school?
No, Cedar College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Cedar College offer?
Cedar College offers R-12.
What is Cedar College's ICSEA score?
Cedar College has an ICSEA score of 1090, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cedar College?
Cedar College has 884 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cedar College?
The nearest schools to Cedar College are Heritage College Incorporated (0.6 km), Hillcrest Primary School (1.4 km), Northfield Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Cedar College located?
Cedar College is located in Northgate, SA 5085. Visit the school website at https://www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au.