Balaklava High School
14 Gwy Terrace, Balaklava SA 5461
Balaklava High School is a government secondary school in Balaklava, SA for Years 7–12 with about 425 students. Its ICSEA is 948, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Balaklava High School describes a co-educational government secondary school in Balaklava, SA, serving Years 7-12 for over a century. The school offers a broad subject range with notable Vocational Education and Training pathways, including agriculture, commercial cookery, engineering and performing arts. Facilities include agricultural land, art and technology studies areas, computer labs, a gym and a dedicated performing arts building.
Often praised
- strong VET/agriculture pathways
- broad subject choice
- performing arts facilities
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Christian School | Balaklava | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.2 km | 989 | 515 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in SA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para Hills High School | Para Hills West | Public high school · 7-12 | 670 | 948 |
| Mount Gambier High School | Mount Gambier | Public high school · 7-12 | 778 | 946 |
| Le Fevre High School | Semaphore South | Public high school · 7-12 | 456 | 951 |
| Thebarton Senior College | Torrensville | Public high school · 11-12 | 1,284 | 951 |
| Naracoorte High School | Naracoorte | Public high school · 7-12 | 457 | 952 |
| Riverton and District High School | Riverton | Public high school · 7-12 | 184 | 943 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.