SA · Government Primary
Highgate School
Highgate 5063 · U, R-6
Highgate School is a government primary school in Highgate, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1150, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 616 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
How Highgate School compares
By ICSEA, Highgate School ranks 7th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Concordia College, an independent combined school 0.5 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. Highgate School scores 1150 — well above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Highgate School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highgate School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia CollegeIndependent Combined · Highgate | 0.5 km | 1140 | 10 lower | 1,312 |
| Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Netherby | 0.5 km | 1074 | 76 lower | 1,102 |
| Unley High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Netherby | 0.8 km | 1084 | 66 lower | 1,547 |
| Sunrise Christian School FullartonIndependent Primary · Fullarton | 0.9 km | 1133 | 17 lower | 175 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingswood | 1.2 km | 1135 | 15 lower | 256 |
| Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.2 km | 1121 | 29 lower | 629 |
| Mitcham Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.4 km | 1083 | 67 lower | 754 |
| Walford Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Combined · Hyde Park | 1.5 km | 1162 | 12 higher | 400 |
| Glen Osmond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Myrtle Bank | 1.5 km | 1143 | 7 lower | 363 |
| Unley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Unley | 1.6 km | 1154 | 4 higher | 470 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highgate School a government school?
Yes, Highgate School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highgate School offer?
Highgate School offers U, R-6.
What is Highgate School's ICSEA score?
Highgate School has an ICSEA score of 1150, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highgate School?
Highgate School has 616 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highgate School?
The nearest schools to Highgate School are Concordia College (0.5 km), Urrbrae Agricultural High School (0.5 km), Unley High School (0.8 km).
Where is Highgate School located?
Highgate School is located in Highgate, SA 5063. Visit the school website at http://www.highgates.sa.edu.au.