Wilderness School
Medindie SA 5081
Wilderness School is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Medindie, SA from Reception to Year 12 with about 856 students. Its ICSEA is 1,176, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Wilderness School is an independent, non-denominational Christian day and boarding school for girls in Medindie, Adelaide, founded in 1884 and teaching Reception to Year 12. It offers an Early Learning Centre, international student enrolment and an extensive outdoor education program, including an extended stay at its Crawford campus on the Coorong.
Often praised
- Outdoor education program
- Day and boarding options
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Priory School | Prospect | Catholic k–12 / combined | 1.3 km | 1,037 | 786 |
| St Peter's College | St Peters | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,164 | 1,585 |
| St Dominic's Priory College | North Adelaide | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.4 km | 1,080 | 658 |
| Open Access College | Marden | Public k–12 / combined | 2.5 km | 1,017 | 4,028 |
| Bowden Brompton Community School | Brompton | Public k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 906 | 145 |
| Prince Alfred College | Kent Town | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.9 km | 1,143 | 1,127 |
| Christian Brothers College - Junior Campus | Adelaide | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.3 km | — | — |
| Christian Brothers College - Senior Campus | Adelaide | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.3 km | 1,074 | 990 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dara School | Morphettville | Independent k–12 / combined · R-10 | 93 | 1,176 |
| St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School | Stonyfell | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 873 | 1,180 |
| Pembroke School - Middle School Campus | Kensington Park | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 1,672 | 1,171 |
| Pulteney Grammar School | Adelaide | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 839 | 1,170 |
| St Peter's College | St Peters | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 1,585 | 1,164 |
| Walford Anglican School for Girls | Hyde Park | Independent k–12 / combined · R-12 | 400 | 1,162 |
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.