Cedar College
Northgate SA 5085
Cedar College is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Northgate, SA from Reception to Year 12 with about 884 students. Its ICSEA is 1,090, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Cedar College is an independent co-educational Christian school in Northgate, Adelaide, teaching Reception to Year 12. Established in 1997 as a ministry of a Baptist church, it belongs to Christian Schools Australia and the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia. Every Year 12 student reportedly completed the SACE in 2025, and about one fifth achieved an ATAR above 90.
Often praised
- Strong SACE completion record
- Baptist Christian community
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage College Incorporated | Oakden | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.7 km | 1,040 | 437 |
| St Paul's College | Gilles Plains | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 1,037 | 1,191 |
| Avenues College | Windsor Gardens | Public k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 929 | 493 |
| Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains Campus | Gilles Plains | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.5 km | — | — |
| Open Access College | Marden | Public k–12 / combined | 4.1 km | 1,017 | 4,028 |
| Charles Campbell College | Paradise | Public k–12 / combined | 4.2 km | 1,018 | 1,188 |
| Wilderness School | Medindie | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.4 km | 1,176 | 856 |
| Blackfriars Priory School | Prospect | Catholic k–12 / combined | 5.7 km | 1,037 | 786 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in SA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Baptist Grammar School - Wynn Vale Campus | Wynn Vale | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 1,280 | 1,090 |
| Sunrise Christian School Marion | Marion | Independent k–12 / combined · R-9 | 320 | 1,090 |
| The Hills Christian Community School | Verdun | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 640 | 1,092 |
| Mount Barker Waldorf School | Mount Barker | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 321 | 1,087 |
| Torrens Valley Christian School | Hope Valley | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 565 | 1,085 |
| Pedare Christian College | Golden Grove | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 1,146 | 1,097 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.