St Catherine's School
Stirling SA 5152
St Catherine's School is a Catholic primary school in Stirling, SA from Reception to Year 6 with about 185 students. Its ICSEA is 1,133, 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: St Catherine's is a Catholic R-6 school in Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills, with around 185 students. Founded by the Dominican Sisters, it emphasises faith formation for students and families. Described offerings include a strong arts program, active music, physical education, Italian, a playgroup, out-of-school-hours care, and a supportive parent community.
Often praised
- Strong arts and music
- Italian language program
- Supportive parent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafers Primary School | Crafers | Public primary | 1.2 km | 1,109 | 221 |
| The Hills Montessori School - Yultiwirra Campus | Aldgate | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.8 km | — | — |
| Stirling East Primary School | Stirling | Public primary | 2.3 km | 1,138 | 516 |
| Upper Sturt Primary School | Upper Sturt | Public primary | 2.9 km | 1,094 | 97 |
| Heathfield Primary School | Heathfield | Public primary | 3.3 km | 1,071 | 102 |
| The Hills Montessori School - Wairoa Campus | Aldgate | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.7 km | 1,105 | 133 |
| Aldgate Primary School | Aldgate | Public primary | 3.9 km | 1,092 | 253 |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Bridgewater | Public primary | 4.8 km | 1,076 | 197 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School | Kingswood | Catholic primary · R-6 | 256 | 1,135 |
| St Thomas' School | Goodwood | Catholic primary · R-6 | 297 | 1,116 |
| St Mary's Memorial School | Glenelg | Catholic primary · R-6 | 405 | 1,113 |
| St Joseph's Memorial School | Norwood | Catholic primary · R-6 | 192 | 1,108 |
| St Pius X School | Windsor Gardens | Catholic primary · R-6 | 552 | 1,108 |
| Star of the Sea School | Henley Beach | Catholic primary · R-6 | 558 | 1,108 |
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.