Trinity College Gawler River is an independent co-ed school with a strong pastoral culture and traditional structure.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Trinity College Gawler River is an independent co-ed school with a strong pastoral culture and traditional structure. It offers vocational education and training alongside academic programs, with particular depth in robotics, engineering and digital design. The school is known for active multi-sport competition and arts programs anchored by its theatre facility. A tight-knit community feel supports students across purpose-built spaces including an innovation hub and environmental centre. Trinity suits families seeking a structured, values-driven environment with hands-on technical pathways and creative outlets.
Trinity College Gawler River is also known as Trinity Gawler River.
Trinity College Gawler River has an overall SchoolRank score of 50.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 56/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1032, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Trinity College Gawler River, Year 3 students averaged 417 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 498, in line with 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 577, in line with 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.
Trinity College Gawler River is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 970 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.
Trinity College Gawler River has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 99.7% of students received a university offer.
Trinity College Gawler River is located in Angle Vale, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1032 (61th 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.