Thomas More College vs Tyndale Christian School
Thomas More College (Salisbury Downs) is a catholic school and Tyndale Christian School (Salisbury East) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Thomas More College teaches 7-12 and Tyndale Christian School teaches R-12. Thomas More College has 1,132 students and Tyndale Christian School has 1,498 (ACARA 2025). They are about 3.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Thomas More 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
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| Fact | Thomas More College | Tyndale Christian School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Salisbury Downs | Salisbury East |
| Region | Adelaide - North | Adelaide - North |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Religion | Catholic | Christian (inter-denominational) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | SACE (VET options) | SACE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Oval, Music centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Soccer, Cricket, Tennis | Theatre / performing arts centre, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 3.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Thomas More College is Catholic; Tyndale Christian School is Christian (inter-denominational).
- Size: Tyndale Christian School is the larger school, with 366 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Thomas More College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 against 12.9, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Thomas More College but not Tyndale Christian School: Gym, Oval, Music centre, Library and Tennis courts.
- Listed by Tyndale Christian School but not Thomas More College: Theatre / performing arts centre, Netball, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics and Volleyball.
History
Thomas More College
Thomas More College was established in 1979 as a Catholic co-educational secondary college for the north of Adelaide, serving mainly the parishes of Salisbury, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth South, Gawler, Virginia and Para Hills.
Source: tmc.catholic.edu.au
Tyndale Christian School
Tyndale Christian School opened in 1983 as Para Community Christian School, started by Christian parents who wanted their children taught in a setting that supported their family’s faith. It began with 137 students from Reception to Year 7 and ten staff; while its land was bought and transportable classrooms were ordered, the first classes met in an old house on the property of Salisbury Baptist Church.
Source: se.tyndale.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Thomas More College and Tyndale Christian School?
Both are co-educational. Thomas More College teaches 7-12 and Tyndale Christian School teaches R-12. Thomas More College has 1,132 students and Tyndale Christian School has 1,498 (ACARA 2025).
Is Thomas More College or Tyndale Christian School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Thomas More College or Tyndale Christian School?
Tyndale Christian School is bigger: 1,498 students against 1,132 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Thomas More College and Tyndale Christian School have?
Thomas More College has 11.8 students per teacher and Tyndale Christian School has 12.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Thomas More College or Tyndale Christian School?
Thomas More College is older. Thomas More College was founded in 1979 and Tyndale Christian School in 1983.
Do Thomas More College and Tyndale Christian School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Thomas More College and Tyndale Christian School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line: Thomas More College is in Salisbury Downs and Tyndale Christian School is in Salisbury East.
How do Thomas More College and Tyndale Christian School 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