Cardijn College is a Catholic co-ed school in Noarlunga Downs with a strong focus on vocational pathways and practical skills.
NAPLAN 22 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Cardijn College is a Catholic co-ed school in Noarlunga Downs with a strong focus on vocational pathways and practical skills. The college runs onsite apprenticeship and traineeship programs through its own registered training organisations, alongside VET and trade training. Sustainability and eco-literacy are woven through learning. Beyond academics, the school is known for music and runs sports academies. Pastoral care and community belonging are central; the school offers counselling and diverse learning support to help students find their fit.
Cardijn College is also known as Cardijn Noarlunga Downs.
Cardijn College has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.9/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1019 (55th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Cardijn College, Year 3 students averaged 391 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 454, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 523, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 551, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Cardijn College is a large Catholic combined school with approximately 2,247 students. It offers education for years R-12. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Cardijn College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
The top ATAR was 97.50.
Cardijn College is located in Noarlunga Downs, SA, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1019 (55th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.