Small government secondary (249 students, Years U–12) in Pasadena, Adelaide.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Springbank Secondary College is also known as SSC Pasadena and Springbank SC.
Springbank Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 44/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1021 (56th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (Excellent).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Springbank Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 476 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 497, well below 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.
Springbank Secondary College is a small government secondary school with approximately 249 students. It offers education for years U, 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Springbank Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Springbank Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Springbank Secondary College is located in Pasadena, SA, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1021 (56th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.