Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln High School is a government secondary school in Port Lincoln, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 923, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 767 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Port Lincoln SA 5606. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Port Lincoln High School compares
By ICSEA, Port Lincoln High School ranks 84th 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 Port Lincoln Primary School, a government primary 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Port Lincoln High School scores 923, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Port Lincoln High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln High School is located in Port Lincoln, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,243/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 14,458.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Lincoln suburb profileSchools near Port Lincoln High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Lincoln High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Lincoln Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Lincoln | 0.3 km | 952 | 29 higher | 332 |
| Port Lincoln Junior Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Lincoln | 0.4 km | 974 | 51 higher | 277 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Combined · Port Lincoln | 0.4 km | 1015 | 92 higher | 829 |
| Navigator CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Lincoln | 2.1 km | 1013 | 90 higher | 466 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Lincoln High School a government school?
Yes, Port Lincoln High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Lincoln High School offer?
Port Lincoln High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Port Lincoln High School's ICSEA score?
Port Lincoln High School has an ICSEA score of 923, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Lincoln High School?
Port Lincoln High School has 767 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Lincoln High School?
The nearest schools to Port Lincoln High School are Port Lincoln Primary School (0.3 km), Port Lincoln Junior Primary School (0.4 km), St Joseph's School (0.4 km).
Where is Port Lincoln High School located?
Port Lincoln High School is located in Port Lincoln, SA 5606. Visit the school website at http://www.plhs.sa.edu.au/.