SA · Government Combined
The Heights School
Modbury Heights 5092 · U, R-12
The Heights School is a government combined school in Modbury Heights, SA offering U, R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,811 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 54% have a language background other than English.
How The Heights School compares
By ICSEA, The Heights School ranks 45th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, an independent primary school 1.2 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. The Heights School scores 1060 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For The Heights School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Modbury Heights
The Heights School is located in Modbury Heights, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,573/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 6,995.
View full Modbury Heights suburb profile →Schools near The Heights School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Heights School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grove Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Wynn Vale | 1.2 km | 1051 | 9 lower | 205 |
| Keithcot Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wynn Vale | 1.3 km | 1020 | 40 lower | 330 |
| Wynn Vale SchoolGovernment Primary · Wynn Vale | 1.4 km | 1032 | 28 lower | 365 |
| King's Baptist Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wynn Vale | 1.5 km | 1090 | 30 higher | 1,280 |
| East Para Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills | 1.7 km | 994 | 66 lower | 194 |
| Redwood Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Redwood Park | 1.7 km | 1032 | 28 lower | 368 |
| St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Wynn Vale | 1.9 km | 1051 | 9 lower | 561 |
| Modbury School P-6Government Primary · Modbury North | 1.9 km | 1026 | 34 lower | 172 |
| Pedare Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Golden Grove | 2.0 km | 1097 | 37 higher | 1,146 |
| Gleeson CollegeCatholic Secondary · Golden Grove | 2.2 km | 1055 | 5 lower | 941 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Heights School a government school?
Yes, The Heights School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Heights School offer?
The Heights School offers U, R-12.
What is The Heights School's ICSEA score?
The Heights School has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Heights School?
The Heights School has 1,811 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Heights School?
The nearest schools to The Heights School are Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School (1.2 km), Keithcot Farm Primary School (1.3 km), Wynn Vale School (1.4 km).
Where is The Heights School located?
The Heights School is located in Modbury Heights, SA 5092. Visit the school website at http://www.theheights.sa.edu.au/.