Navigator College is an independent co-ed school in Port Lincoln offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum in a progressive, inquiry-led environment.
NAPLAN 18 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 76.8; the result is a C overall.
Navigator College is an independent co-ed school in Port Lincoln offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum in a progressive, inquiry-led environment. Small class sizes enable personalised learning support. The school is known for its strong boarding program and brand new facilities. With a strongly pastoral character, Navigator suits families seeking a global-minded, structured yet exploratory education in a boarding or day context.
Navigator College has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 47/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1013, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Navigator College, Year 3 students averaged 399 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 452, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 521, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 562, in line with 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.
Navigator College is a small independent combined school with approximately 466 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.
Navigator College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Navigator College has a median ATAR of 76.8. 25% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 79% achieved above 80. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 100% of students received a university offer.
Navigator College is located in Port Lincoln, SA, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 1013 (53th 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.