Loreto College is a Catholic girls' school in Marryatville with boarding facilities and a strong reputation in music and performing arts.
NAPLAN averaging +39 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 87.1; the result is a B- overall.
Loreto College is a Catholic girls' school in Marryatville with boarding facilities and a strong reputation in music and performing arts. The school emphasises a pastoral approach within a traditional, structured environment. It suits families seeking a faith-based education with discipline and community care, particularly those drawn to its music and performance programs.
Median ATAR 87.1 ranks #5 of 8 South Australia schools. Within South Australia Catholic schools, ranks #3 of 3.
40.3% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #6 of 11 South Australia schools.
Loreto College has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 68/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1098, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Loreto College, Year 3 students averaged 456 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 521, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 579, 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 Writing. 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.
Loreto College is a medium-sized catholic combined school with approximately 717 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.
Loreto College has approximate annual tuition fees of $16,935. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 45/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Loreto College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is strong.
Loreto College has a median ATAR of 87.1. 40.3% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%.
Loreto College is located in Marryatville, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1098 (84th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.