Playford College
Playford College is an Independent co-educational school in Elizabeth in Adelaide, South Australia, teaching Reception to Year 12. It has 670 students (ACARA 2025), about 13.1 students per teacher. Founded in 2017. Religious affiliation: Islamic.
Where it sits among Adelaide schools
Our story
Playford College opened in February 2017 with 78 students from 26 schools, on an old government school site in Adelaide's north. It is named after its council area, the City of Playford, and is run by the Playford College Board set up in 2015.
It teaches Foundation to Year 12, with Islamic Studies, Arabic and Quran alongside the Australian Curriculum. A Middle School for Years 6 to 9 started in 2019, and every Year 12 student gained the SACE from 2022 to 2025.
Students and teachers
Source: ACARA My School 2025 (school profile): 670 students; 51.1 full-time-equivalent teaching staff; 385 girls, 285 boys. Students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff. It isn’t class size.
Facilities & sport
- Australian rules football
- Soccer
- Netball
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Badminton
From the school’s website (source). A missing item may just not be listed.
Fees, results and cost to Year 12
Compare with nearby schools
Other schools near Elizabeth
- Edmund Rice Flexi School Elizabeth · Catholic · Co-ed · 7-12
- Indie School Elizabeth Elizabeth · Independent · Co-ed · 9-12
- Bethany Christian School Incorporated Paralowie · Independent · Co-ed · R-6
- Blakes Crossing Christian College Blakeview · Independent · Co-ed · R-12
- Catherine McAuley School Craigmore · Catholic · Co-ed · R-6
- Cedar College Northgate · Independent · Co-ed · R-12
- Compass Catholic Community Davoren Park · Catholic · Co-ed · 12
- Endeavour College Mawson Lakes · Independent · Co-ed · 7-12
Common questions about Playford College
Where is Playford College?
Playford College is in Elizabeth 5112, South Australia, in ACARA’s Adelaide - North region.
What year levels does Playford College teach?
Reception to Year 12 (ACARA School Profile 2025).
Is Playford College co-ed?
Yes. Playford College is co-educational (based on ACARA girls and boys enrolment counts).
How many students go to Playford College?
670 students (ACARA School Profile 2025), with about 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher.
What are Playford College fees for 2026?
Playford College publishes its 2026 fees by year level. We record tuition and compulsory levies for every year level from the school’s own fee schedule, plus the total cost to Year 12. The figures are on this page for members.
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