Independent co-ed combined school (R–12) in Parafield Gardens, SA; 351 students.
NAPLAN averaging +27 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 92.7; the result is a B- overall.
Garden College has an overall SchoolRank score of 56.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 62/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1029, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Garden College, Year 3 students averaged 440 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 511, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 558, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 605, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. 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.
Garden College is a small independent combined school with approximately 351 students. It offers education for years R-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Garden College has approximate annual tuition fees of $2,038. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 62/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Garden College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Garden College has a median ATAR of 92.7.
Garden College is located in Parafield Gardens, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1029 (59th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.