SA · Government Secondary
Balaklava High School
Balaklava 5461 · U, 7-12
Balaklava High School is a government secondary school in Balaklava, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 425 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
How Balaklava High School compares
By ICSEA, Balaklava High School ranks 72nd of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Balaklava Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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. Balaklava High School scores 948 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Balaklava High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Balaklava
Balaklava High School is located in Balaklava, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,088/wk and median rent of $227/wk. Population: 2,083.
View full Balaklava suburb profile →Schools near Balaklava High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balaklava High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaklava Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balaklava | 0.2 km | 945 | 3 lower | 236 |
| Horizon Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Balaklava | 0.2 km | 989 | 41 higher | 515 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balaklava High School a government school?
Yes, Balaklava High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balaklava High School offer?
Balaklava High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Balaklava High School's ICSEA score?
Balaklava High School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balaklava High School?
Balaklava High School has 425 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balaklava High School?
The nearest schools to Balaklava High School are Balaklava Primary School (0.2 km), Horizon Christian School (0.2 km).
Where is Balaklava High School located?
Balaklava High School is located in Balaklava, SA 5461. Visit the school website at http://www.balakhs.sa.edu.au.