Nazareth Catholic College vs St George College
Nazareth Catholic College (Flinders Park) is a catholic school and St George College (Mile End) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-12. Nazareth Catholic College has 2,576 students and St George College has 350 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Nazareth Catholic College (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 | Nazareth Catholic College | St George College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Flinders Park | Mile End |
| Region | Adelaide - West | Adelaide - West |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-12 | R-12 |
| Religion | Catholic | Greek Orthodox |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | SACE (VET options) | SACE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Music centre, Early learning centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Tennis courts, Netball, Cricket | Early learning centre, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 2.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Nazareth Catholic College is Catholic; St George College is Greek Orthodox.
- Size: Nazareth Catholic College is the larger school, with 2,226 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St George College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 against 13.3, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Nazareth Catholic College but not St George College: Gym, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Music centre, Library, Science / STEM labs and Tennis courts.
- Listed by St George College but not Nazareth Catholic College: Soccer, Basketball, Tennis and Volleyball.
History
Nazareth Catholic College
Nazareth Catholic College was formed in 2006, when four Catholic schools in Adelaide’s western suburbs merged: Siena College, Our Lady of the Manger School, Cardinia Catholic School and Mater Christi School. Under its first director, Michael Dahl, it opened in 2007 for Reception to Year 12 at Findon.
Source: nazareth.org.au
St George College
St George College was established in 1983 as the first Orthodox college in South Australia, starting with 31 students in Years 1 to 3. It grew out of the Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Saint George, Thebarton and Western Suburbs, and it still keeps close ties with that community under an independent board of governors.
Source: sgc.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Nazareth Catholic College and St George College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-12. Nazareth Catholic College has 2,576 students and St George College has 350 (ACARA 2025).
Is Nazareth Catholic College or St George College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Nazareth Catholic College or St George College?
Nazareth Catholic College is bigger: 2,576 students against 350 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Nazareth Catholic College and St George College have?
Nazareth Catholic College has 13.3 students per teacher and St George College has 8.2 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Nazareth Catholic College or St George College?
St George College is older. Nazareth Catholic College was founded in 2006 and St George College in 1983.
Do Nazareth Catholic College and St George College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Nazareth Catholic College and St George College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line: Nazareth Catholic College is in Flinders Park and St George College is in Mile End.
How do Nazareth Catholic College and St George College 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