Saint Ignatius' College is a Catholic co-ed school in Athelstone built on the Ignatian learning framework, serving students from Reception.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 88.5; the result is a B overall.
Saint Ignatius' College is a Catholic co-ed school in Athelstone built on the Ignatian learning framework, serving students from Reception. The school offers a structured, traditional approach within a strongly pastoral environment, supported by specialist staff across a broad range of subjects from early years. A Gifted and Talented program caters to high-ability learners, while inclusive education provision ensures learning support where needed. The tight-knit community is particularly known for strength in basketball, soccer, netball and hockey.
Median ATAR 88.5 ranks #4 of 8 South Australia schools. Within South Australia Catholic schools, ranks #2 of 3.
46.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #2 of 11 South Australia schools.
Saint Ignatius' College has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 73/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1151, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Saint Ignatius' College, Year 3 students averaged 449 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 541, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 601, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 622, well 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.
Saint Ignatius' College is a large catholic combined school with approximately 1,421 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.
Saint Ignatius' College has approximate annual tuition fees of $16,883. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 51/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Saint Ignatius' College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Saint Ignatius' College has a median ATAR of 88.5. 46% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 134%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Saint Ignatius' College is located in Athelstone, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1151 (95th 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.