SA · Government Secondary
Adelaide High School
Adelaide 5000 · U, 7-12
Adelaide High School is a government secondary school in Adelaide, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1094, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,821 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
How Adelaide High School compares
By ICSEA, Adelaide High School ranks 6th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's College, a Catholic combined school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Adelaide High School scores 1094 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Adelaide High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Adelaide
Adelaide High School is located in Adelaide, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,365/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 18,202.
View full Adelaide suburb profile →Schools near Adelaide High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Adelaide High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Combined · Adelaide | 0.3 km | 1073 | 21 lower | 659 |
| Sports College South Australia - Adelaide CometsIndependent Secondary · Adelaide | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Temple Christian CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mile End | 0.8 km | 1043 | 51 lower | 1,151 |
| Youthinc. Enterprise AcademyIndependent Secondary · Adelaide | 0.9 km | 1029 | 65 lower | 129 |
| Sturt Street Community SchoolGovernment Primary · Adelaide | 1.0 km | 1114 | 20 higher | 162 |
| St George College - Junior CampusIndependent Combined · Mile End | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| University Senior College at Adelaide University - Gawler Place CampusIndependent Secondary · Gawler Place | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)Independent Secondary · Adelaide | 1.5 km | 1026 | 68 lower | 205 |
| St Aloysius CollegeCatholic Combined · Adelaide | 1.5 km | 1081 | 13 lower | 1,091 |
| Muirden Senior CollegeIndependent Secondary · Adelaide | 1.5 km | 1079 | 15 lower | 91 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adelaide High School a government school?
Yes, Adelaide High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Adelaide High School offer?
Adelaide High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Adelaide High School's ICSEA score?
Adelaide High School has an ICSEA score of 1094, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Adelaide High School?
Adelaide High School has 1,821 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Adelaide High School?
The nearest schools to Adelaide High School are St Mary's College (0.3 km), Sports College South Australia - Adelaide Comets (0.4 km), Temple Christian College (0.8 km).
Where is Adelaide High School located?
Adelaide High School is located in Adelaide, SA 5000. Visit the school website at http://www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au.