SA · Government Secondary
Blackwood High School
Eden Hills 5050 · 7-12
Blackwood High School is a government secondary school in Eden Hills, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,211 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
How Blackwood High School compares
By ICSEA, Blackwood High School ranks 19th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Blackwood Primary School, a government primary school 0.0 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. Blackwood High School scores 1059 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Blackwood High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Eden Hills
Blackwood High School is located in Eden Hills, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,062/wk and median rent of $388/wk. Population: 3,020.
View full Eden Hills suburb profile →Schools near Blackwood High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackwood High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eden Hills | 0.0 km | 1095 | 36 higher | 363 |
| Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood)Independent Primary · Blackwood | 0.8 km | 1119 | 60 higher | 88 |
| Eden Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eden Hills | 1.2 km | 1116 | 57 higher | 229 |
| Bellevue Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellevue Heights | 1.6 km | 1090 | 31 higher | 177 |
| Coromandel Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coromandel Valley | 2.0 km | 1097 | 38 higher | 483 |
| Hawthorndene Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorndene | 2.8 km | 1108 | 49 higher | 290 |
| Flagstaff Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Flagstaff Hill | 2.9 km | 1067 | 8 higher | 432 |
| Australian Science and Mathematics SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bedford Park | 3.0 km | 1101 | 42 higher | 419 |
| Belair Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belair | 3.0 km | 1117 | 58 higher | 490 |
| St John's Grammar School - Secondary CampusIndependent Combined · Belair | 3.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackwood High School a government school?
Yes, Blackwood High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blackwood High School offer?
Blackwood High School offers 7-12.
What is Blackwood High School's ICSEA score?
Blackwood High School has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackwood High School?
Blackwood High School has 1,211 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackwood High School?
The nearest schools to Blackwood High School are Blackwood Primary School (0.0 km), Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) (0.8 km), Eden Hills Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Blackwood High School located?
Blackwood High School is located in Eden Hills, SA 5050. Visit the school website at http://www.bhs.sa.edu.au.