Christ the King School vs Sunrise Christian School Marion
Christ the King School (Warradale) is a catholic school and Sunrise Christian School Marion (Marion) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Christ the King School teaches R-6 and Sunrise Christian School Marion teaches R-9. Christ the King School has 179 students and Sunrise Christian School Marion has 320 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.0 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Christ the King School (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Christ the King School | Sunrise Christian School Marion |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Warradale | Marion |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - South |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-9 |
| Religion | Catholic (Good Samaritan) | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (Years 10–12 at Temple Christian College) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre | |
| Distance apart | About 2.0 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Christ the King School is Catholic (Good Samaritan); Sunrise Christian School Marion is Christian.
- Size: Sunrise Christian School Marion is the larger school, with 141 more students.
History
Christ the King School
Christ the King School opened in February 1959 at Warradale, when Brighton's parish priest, Father William Collins, asked two Sisters of the Good Samaritan to start a second parish school as St Teresa's Brighton filled up. It began with 76 children in Years 1 and 2.
Source: christking.catholic.edu.au
Sunrise Christian School Marion
Sunrise Christian School Marion began as the Maranatha Assembly and School and became part of Sunrise Christian School in 2001. Sunrise Christian School began in 1978 as a ministry of Adelaide Christian Centre in Sturt Street, from a vision of its senior pastor, Leo Harris, who made the first donation to the project.
Source: sunrise.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Christ the King School and Sunrise Christian School Marion?
Both are co-educational. Christ the King School teaches R-6 and Sunrise Christian School Marion teaches R-9. Christ the King School has 179 students and Sunrise Christian School Marion has 320 (ACARA 2025).
Is Christ the King School or Sunrise Christian School Marion co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Christ the King School or Sunrise Christian School Marion?
Sunrise Christian School Marion is bigger: 320 students against 179 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Christ the King School and Sunrise Christian School Marion have?
Christ the King School has 14.8 students per teacher and Sunrise Christian School Marion has 14.4 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Christ the King School or Sunrise Christian School Marion?
Christ the King School is older. Christ the King School was founded in 1959 and Sunrise Christian School Marion in 2001.
Do Christ the King School and Sunrise Christian School Marion take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Christ the King School and Sunrise Christian School Marion?
About 2.0 km in a straight line: Christ the King School is in Warradale and Sunrise Christian School Marion is in Marion.
How do Christ the King School and Sunrise Christian School Marion fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology