A scenic view of South Australia, representing the location of the ranked schools

Choosing the right high school for your child is an important decision, especially with so many options available in South Australia. Our 2025 South Australia High School Rankings provide a comprehensive overview of the top 40 schools in the region, helping parents make informed decisions.

Based on the 2025 SA high school ranking, the top high school in South Australia is Pembroke School. Below is a detailed look at the top 40 high schools in South Australia.

Top 40 South Australia High Schools

Rank School Score Popularity Location Post Code Type Extracurricular
1Pembroke School96.7%142%Kensington Park5068PrivateHigh
2St John’s Grammar School96.2%134%Belair5052PrivateHigh
3Glenunga International High School95.3%148%Glenunga5064PublicHigh
4St Peter’s Collegiate Girls School93.6%145%Stonyfell5066PrivateModerate
5Southern Montessori School93.3%140%O’Sullivan Beach5166PrivateModerate
6Prince Alfred College93.2%134%Kent Town5067PrivateHigh
7Emmaus Christian College92.8%133%South Plympton5038PrivateHigh
8Heritage College92.5%132%Oakden5086PrivateHigh
9St Ignatius College91.7%125%Athelstone5076PrivateModerate
10St Peter’s College90.9%129%St Peters5069PrivateHigh
11Pedare Christian College90.5%128%Golden Grove5125PrivateModerate
12Marryatville High School89.4%122%Marryatville5068PublicModerate
13Sunrise Christian School88.6%119%Fullarton5063PrivateModerate
14Wilderness School88.2%118%Medindie5081PrivateHigh
15The Hills Montessori School86.3%115%Aldgate5154PrivateModerate
16Loreto College85.7%108%Marryatville5068PrivateHigh
17Mount Barker Waldorf School85.6%104%Mount Barker5251PrivateHigh
18Adelaide High School84.4%103%Adelaide5000PublicHigh
19Adelaide Botanic High School83.8%97%Adelaide5000PublicModerate
20St Dominic’s Priory College83.7%96%North Adelaide5006PrivateModerate
21Mercedes College82.5%94%Springfield5062PrivateHigh
22King’s Baptist Grammar School82.2%92%Wynn Vale5127PrivateHigh
23Torrens Valley Christian School81.9%83%Hope Valley5090PrivateModerate
24Seymour College81.8%82%Glen Osmond5064PrivateModerate
25Pulteney Grammar School81.7%74%Adelaide5000PrivateModerate
26Immanuel College80.3%69%Novar Gardens5040PrivateModerate
27Pinnacle College79.4%68%Elizabeth East5112PrivateModerate
28Sunrise Christian School79.1%65%Marion5043PrivateHigh
29IQRA College78.7%61%O’Halloran Hill5158PrivateHigh
30Scotch College77.4%60%Torrens Park5062PrivateModerate
31Minlaton District School77.2%57%Minlaton5575PublicHigh
32Cedar College75.8%55%Northgate5085PrivateModerate
33Westminster School75.6%53%Marion5043PrivateModerate
34Brighton Secondary School74.2%52%North Brighton5048PublicModerate
35The Heights School73.5%51%Modbury Heights5092PublicModerate
36Endeavour College72.4%48%Mawson Lakes5095PrivateModerate
37Unley High School72.3%47%Netherby5062PublicModerate
38Mitcham Girls High School70.6%42%Kingswood5062PublicModerate
39Norwood Morialta High School69.7%36%Magill5072PublicModerate
40Blackfriars Priory School69.2%31%Prospect5082PrivateModerate

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Overview of Top Schools

Pembroke School leads the rankings with a remarkable popularity score of 152%, situated in Kensington Park, reflecting its strong community engagement and academic excellence. Following closely is St John’s Grammar School at 151%, known for its holistic approach to education in Belair.
Glenunga International High School and St Peter’s Collegiate Girls School also stand out, emphasizing their commitment to providing quality education and fostering student growth.

Conclusion

These rankings serve as a valuable resource for parents and students navigating the educational landscape in South Australia. Each school listed has demonstrated a commitment to fostering an enriching learning environment, making them worthy of consideration for prospective students.