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Schools in Playford

There are 38 schools in Playford: 20 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 10 combined schools. By sector, that is 24 government schools, 7 Catholic schools and 7 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Elizabeth, Blakeview, Craigmore and Angle Vale.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Playford

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Playford

Independent primary and secondary school

Hope Christian College

Craigmore

Reception to Year 12 · boys and girls

All 14 private schools in Playford
At a glance

Schools in Playford in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 20,769 students enrolled, 547 per school on average; the largest is Mark Oliphant College (B-12) with 1,685.
  • 14 of the 38 schools (37%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Playford

  1. Mark Oliphant College (B-12) 1,685 students
  2. St Columba College 1,519 students
  3. Riverbanks College B-12 1,393 students
  4. Playford International College 1,322 students
  5. Craigmore High School 1,245 students
Questions

Schools in Playford: common questions

How many schools are there in the Playford council area?
There are 38 schools in the Playford council area, including 20 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 10 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Playford council area?
14 Catholic and independent schools, 37% of all schools in the Playford council area. 7 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Playford council area?
Mark Oliphant College (B-12), with 1,685 students. Next are St Columba College (1,519), Riverbanks College B-12 (1,393) and Playford International College (1,322).
Are there single-sex schools in the Playford council area?
No. All 38 schools in the Playford council area take both boys and girls.