2026 · ranked by ICSEA

Catholic schools in South Australia (2026)

The 16 Catholic private schools in South Australia we cover, ranked by ICSEA. Year 12 fees range from $4,100 to $18,368. 1 offer boarding. Every fee is from each school's published 2026 schedule.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 11 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards
School City Gender Year 12 2026 ICSEA Boarding
Saint Ignatius' CollegeAthelstone Adelaide co-ed $18,368 1156 Day
Loreto College MarryatvilleMarryatville Adelaide girls $15,420 1138 Day
Mercedes College AdelaideSpringfield Adelaide co-educational $13,280 1138 Day
St Aloysius College AdelaideAngas Street, Adelaide Adelaide girls $13,280 1112 Day
Christian Brothers College AdelaideWakefield Street, Adelaide Adelaide boys $13,180 1110 Day
St Dominic's Priory CollegeNorth Adelaide Adelaide girls $11,710 1091 Day
Sacred Heart College Senior AdelaideSomerton Park Adelaide boys $13,280 1083 Day
St Michael's College Henley BeachHenley Beach Adelaide co-educational $11,820 1078 Day
Cabra Dominican CollegeCumberland Park Adelaide co-educational $9,820 1062 Day
Rostrevor CollegeWoodforde Adelaide boys $15,490 1059 Yes
Gleeson CollegeGolden Grove Adelaide co-ed $9,330 1045 Day
Nazareth Catholic CollegeFindon Adelaide co-ed $7,930 1038 Day
Blackfriars Priory SchoolProspect Adelaide boys $12,440 1037 Day
Cardijn CollegeNoarlunga Downs Adelaide co-ed $6,960 1035 Day
Thomas More CollegeSalisbury Downs Adelaide co-ed $4,100 988 Day
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeEnfield Adelaide girls $5,600 954 Day
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Catholic schools in South Australia — FAQs

How many Catholic private schools are there in South Australia?

We cover 16 Catholic private schools across South Australia, with 2026 Year 12 fees from $4,100 to $18,368. 1 offer boarding; 4 are girls' schools and 4 are boys' schools, the rest co-educational.

What is the best Catholic school in South Australia?

By ICSEA, Saint Ignatius' College (Adelaide, ICSEA 1156) is the highest-ranked Catholic school in our South Australia list. "Best" depends on your child though — sector, fees, single-sex vs co-ed, and travel matter as much as ICSEA. Compare the full list above.

How much do Catholic schools cost in South Australia?

Catholic private school Year 12 fees in South Australia range from $4,100 to $18,368 for 2026. Catholic systemic (parish) schools are the most affordable — often $4,000–$10,000/year — while Catholic congregational schools (Jesuit, Loreto, Mercy) sit closer to independent levels.