Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
1,821
reported total enrolments
874 girls
947 boys
48% girls52% boys
Adelaide High School reports 1,821 total enrolments, including 874 girls and 947 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 48% girls and 52% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
Adelaide High School
Adelaide High School is a government secondary school in Adelaide, South Australia, with 1,821 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 83.
Adelaide, SA 5000GovernmentSecondaryU, 7-12
GovernmentSecondaryCo-educational
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Adelaide High School is listed as Government and Secondary, with a reported year range of U, 7-12.
Enrolment size
The school reports 1,821 total enrolments, including 874 girls and 947 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 1,094, with percentile 83 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 48% girls and 52% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1, based on 127.1 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Adelaide, South Australia, within Adelaide.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
The main student and context indicators are shown visually so the profile reads like a school intelligence page, not a spreadsheet.
Adelaide High School profile summary
Adelaide High School is listed as a government secondary school in Adelaide, South Australia. The profile reports 1,821 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,094, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 where available. The reported year range is U, 7-12, and the campus sits within Adelaide local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
83
percentile where available
ICSEA
1,094
Adelaide High School sits at the 83 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
8%
Lower-middle
21%
Upper-middle
32%
Top
39%
The socio-educational distribution lists 8% in the bottom quarter, 21% in the lower-middle quarter, 32% in the upper-middle quarter, and 39% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
135
FTE teaching
127.1
Non-teaching
67
Student-teacher
14.3:1
The profile reports 135 teaching staff and 67 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Adelaide
- Postcode
- 5000
- State
- South Australia
- Local government area
- Adelaide
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Adelaide
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Adelaide City
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Department for Education South Australia
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 3%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 47%
- Language background other than English: no
- 53%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
GovernmentSecondary
Adelaide Botanic High School
Adelaide, SA 5000
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 1.3K
- ICSEA
- 1,103
- Ratio
- 15.7:1
CatholicCombined
Christian Brothers College
Adelaide, SA 5000
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 990
- ICSEA
- 1,074
- Ratio
- 12.3:1
GovernmentPrimary
Gilles Street Primary School
Adelaide, SA 5000
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 275
- ICSEA
- 1,107
- Ratio
- 12.7:1
IndependentSecondary
Muirden Senior College
Adelaide, SA 5000
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 91
- ICSEA
- 1,079
- Ratio
- 7.4:1
IndependentCombined
Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide, SA 5000
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 839
- ICSEA
- 1,170
- Ratio
- 8.6:1
IndependentSecondary
Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)
Adelaide, SA 5000
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 205
- ICSEA
- 1,026
- Ratio
- 9.7:1
FAQ
Questions about Adelaide High School
How many students attend Adelaide High School?
Adelaide High School has 1,821 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 874 girls and 947 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Adelaide High School?
Adelaide High School is listed as a Government school with school type Secondary. The reported year range is U, 7-12.
Where is Adelaide High School located?
Adelaide High School is located in Adelaide, SA 5000. The local government area is Adelaide.
What is the ICSEA value of Adelaide High School?
The ICSEA value for Adelaide High School is 1,094 and the ICSEA percentile is 83. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Adelaide High School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Adelaide High School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 48% girls and 52% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.