SA · Independent Combined
Scotch College
Torrens Park 5062 · R-12
Scotch College is an independent combined school in Torrens Park, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1146, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,213 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
How Scotch College compares
By ICSEA, Scotch College ranks 10th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Scotch College - Mitcham Campus, 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 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. Scotch College scores 1146 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Scotch 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.
About Torrens Park
Scotch College is located in Torrens Park, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,165/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 2,687.
View full Torrens Park suburb profile →Schools near Scotch College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Scotch College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch College - Mitcham CampusIndependent Combined · Mitcham | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.1 km | 1121 | 25 lower | 629 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingswood | 1.3 km | 1135 | 11 lower | 256 |
| Unley High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Netherby | 1.5 km | 1084 | 62 lower | 1,547 |
| Mitcham Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.5 km | 1083 | 63 lower | 754 |
| Mercedes CollegeCatholic Combined · Springfield | 1.5 km | 1133 | 13 lower | 1,111 |
| Clapham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clapham | 1.6 km | 1098 | 48 lower | 243 |
| Colonel Light Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Colonel Light Gardens | 1.9 km | 1119 | 27 lower | 688 |
| Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Netherby | 2.0 km | 1074 | 72 lower | 1,102 |
| St John's Grammar School - Secondary CampusIndependent Combined · Belair | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scotch College a government school?
No, Scotch College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Scotch College offer?
Scotch College offers R-12.
What is Scotch College's ICSEA score?
Scotch College has an ICSEA score of 1146, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Scotch College?
Scotch College has 1,213 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Scotch College?
The nearest schools to Scotch College are Scotch College - Mitcham Campus (0.6 km), Mitcham Primary School (1.1 km), St Joseph's School (1.3 km).
Where is Scotch College located?
Scotch College is located in Torrens Park, SA 5062. Visit the school website at http://www.scotch.sa.edu.au.