Goolwa Secondary College
Goolwa Secondary College is a government secondary school in Goolwa, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 957, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Goolwa SA 5214. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Goolwa Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Goolwa Secondary College ranks 66th 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 Goolwa Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Goolwa Secondary College scores 957, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Goolwa
Goolwa Secondary College is located in Goolwa, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $790/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 2,558.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Goolwa suburb profileSchools near Goolwa Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Goolwa Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goolwa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Goolwa | 0.8 km | 972 | 15 higher | 281 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goolwa Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Goolwa Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Goolwa Secondary College offer?
Goolwa Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Goolwa Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Goolwa Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 957, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Goolwa Secondary College?
Goolwa Secondary College has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Goolwa Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Goolwa Secondary College are Goolwa Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Goolwa Secondary College located?
Goolwa Secondary College is located in Goolwa, SA 5214. Visit the school website at https://goolwasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au.