Independent co-ed combined school (R–12) in Golden Grove, SA; 1146 students.
NAPLAN averaging +32 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 81.2; the result is a B overall.
Pedare Christian College is also known as PCC Golden Grove.
Median ATAR 81.2 ranks #8 of 8 South Australia schools. Within South Australia Independent schools, ranks #5 of 5.
26.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #8 of 11 South Australia schools.
Pedare Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1097, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Pedare Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 429 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 515, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 588, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 600, 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.
Pedare Christian College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,146 students. It offers education for years R-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Pedare Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Pedare Christian College has a median ATAR of 81.2. 26% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 40% achieved above 80. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%.
Pedare Christian College is located in Golden Grove, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1097 (83rd 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.