Schools in Adelaide, SA
There are 11 schools in Adelaide, South Australia (5000): 2 primary, 4 secondary, 4 combined. 4 are government schools and 7 are non-government. Together they enrol about 7,520 students.
Adelaide school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 187Pulteney Grammar SchoolAdelaide · Independent CombinedICSEA 1170 · 839 students
- 276Sturt Street Community SchoolAdelaide · Government PrimaryICSEA 1114 · 162 students
- 376Muirden Senior CollegeAdelaide · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1079 · 91 students
- 475Adelaide Botanic High SchoolAdelaide · Government SecondaryICSEA 1103 · 1,258 students
- 573Gilles Street Primary SchoolAdelaide · Government PrimaryICSEA 1107 · 275 students
- 672Adelaide High SchoolAdelaide · Government SecondaryICSEA 1094 · 1,821 students
- 769Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)Adelaide · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1026 · 205 students
- 861Christian Brothers CollegeAdelaide · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1074 · 990 students
- 960St Aloysius CollegeAdelaide · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1081 · 1,091 students
- 1056St Mary's CollegeAdelaide · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1073 · 659 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulteney Grammar School Adelaide · Combined · R-12 | Independent | 86.7 Top 5% | 1170 | 839 | 8.6 |
| 2 | Sturt Street Community School Adelaide · Primary · R-6 | Government | 76.1 Top 10% | 1114 | 162 | 13.5 |
| 3 | Muirden Senior College Adelaide · Secondary · 11-12 | Independent | 75.6 Top 25% | 1079 | 91 | 7.0 |
| 4 | Adelaide Botanic High School Adelaide · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 75.1 Top 25% | 1103 | 1,258 | 15.7 |
| 5 | Gilles Street Primary School Adelaide · Primary · U, R-6 | Government | 72.8 Top 25% | 1107 | 275 | 12.7 |
| 6 | Adelaide High School Adelaide · Secondary · U, 7-12 | Government | 71.7 Top 25% | 1094 | 1,821 | 14.3 |
| 7 | Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY) Adelaide · Secondary · 8-12 | Independent | 68.8 Top 25% | 1026 | 205 | 9.5 |
| 8 | Christian Brothers College Adelaide · Combined · R-12 | Catholic | 61.2 Top 50% | 1074 | 990 | 12.3 |
| 9 | St Aloysius College Adelaide · Combined · R-12 | Catholic | 59.5 Top 50% | 1081 | 1,091 | 11.6 |
| 10 | St Mary's College Adelaide · Combined · R-12 | Catholic | 56.4 Top 50% | 1073 | 659 | 10.8 |
Best primary schools in Adelaide
Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide · Independent combined · R-12
839 students · ICSEA 1170
Sturt Street Community School
Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
162 students · ICSEA 1114
Gilles Street Primary School
Adelaide · Government primary · U, R-6
275 students · ICSEA 1107
Christian Brothers College
Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
990 students · ICSEA 1074
St Aloysius College
Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1081
Best high schools in Adelaide
Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide · Independent combined · R-12
839 students · ICSEA 1170
Muirden Senior College
Adelaide · Independent high school · 11-12
91 students · ICSEA 1079
Adelaide Botanic High School
Adelaide · Government high school · 7-12
1,258 students · ICSEA 1103
Adelaide High School
Adelaide · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,821 students · ICSEA 1094
Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)
Adelaide · Independent high school · 8-12
205 students · ICSEA 1026
Other schools
Special schools and very small schools are listed but not ranked.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Adelaide?
Pulteney Grammar School has the highest Success Index in Adelaide (86.7/100, Top 5% of combined schools nationally).
How many schools are in Adelaide?
There are 11 schools in Adelaide, South Australia (5000): 2 primary, 4 secondary, 4 combined. 4 are government schools and 7 are non-government. Together they enrol about 7,520 students.
Are there public high schools in Adelaide?
Yes. Adelaide Botanic High School, Adelaide High School are government schools offering secondary years in Adelaide.
What postcode is Adelaide SA?
Schools in Adelaide use the postcode 5000. The suburb sits within the Adelaide local government area.