Small independent co-ed combined school (R–10) in Whyalla Norrie, South Australia, serving 257 students in outer regional area.
NAPLAN 18 points below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 75.1; the result is a C overall.
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1006, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Sunrise Christian School Whyalla, Year 3 students averaged 367 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 465, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 546, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 557, 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.
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla is a small independent combined school with approximately 257 students. It offers education for years R-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla has a median ATAR of 75.1.
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 1006 (50th 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.