Modbury High School
62 Pompoota Road, Modbury SA 5092
Modbury High School is a government secondary school in Modbury, SA for Years 7–12 with about 926 students. Its ICSEA is 1,005, 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
Based on publicly available information, Modbury High School is a government secondary school in Modbury, South Australia, serving years 7-12. It is noted for a strong academic tradition leading to university entrance, alongside vocational and alternative pathways. The school runs a STEM program for year 7 and 10 students, an integrated Year 7 curriculum, and is recognised for achievements in music (ensemble and performance), Pedal Prix, Formula One in Schools, and sport. It also maintains an established international education program with study tours and exchange opportunities.
Often praised
- STEM and integrated Year 7 curriculum
- Pedal Prix and F1 in Schools
- music and international education programs
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden College - Modbury Campus | Modbury | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.5 km | — | — |
| Torrens Valley Christian School | Hope Valley | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.8 km | 1,085 | 565 |
| The Heights SchoolGifted class: IGNITE | Modbury Heights | Public k–12 / combined | 3.1 km | 1,060 | 1,811 |
| Kildare College | Holden Hill | Catholic high school | 3.2 km | 1,051 | 768 |
| Pinnacle College - Gilles Plains Campus | Gilles Plains | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.6 km | — | — |
| Banksia Park International HS | Banksia Park | Public high school | 3.6 km | 1,009 | 1,055 |
| Valley View Secondary School | Para Vista | Public high school | 3.7 km | 963 | 596 |
| St Paul's College | Gilles Plains | Catholic k–12 / combined | 4.0 km | 1,037 | 1,191 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grove High School | Golden Grove | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,486 | 1,007 |
| Banksia Park International HS | Banksia Park | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,055 | 1,009 |
| Seaton High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Seaton | Public high school · 7-12 | 917 | 1,001 |
| Mount Barker High School | Mount Barker | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,061 | 1,010 |
| Underdale High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Underdale | Public high school · 7-12 | 629 | 1,000 |
| Birdwood High School | Birdwood | Public high school · 7-12 | 555 | 996 |
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.