Para Hills High School
Para Hills High School is a government secondary school in Para Hills West, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Para Hills West SA 5096. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Para Hills High School compares
By ICSEA, Para Hills High School ranks 72nd of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Para Hills West Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Para Hills High School scores 948, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Para Hills High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Para Hills West
Para Hills High School is located in Para Hills West, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,127/wk and median rent of $275/wk. Population: 3,295.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Para Hills West suburb profileSchools near Para Hills High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Para Hills High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para Hills West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills West | 0.2 km | 981 | 33 higher | 287 |
| Keller Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Salisbury East | 0.9 km | 941 | 7 lower | 239 |
| Para Hills SchoolGovernment Primary · Para Hills | 1.5 km | 978 | 30 higher | 269 |
| Gulfview Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gulfview Heights | 1.8 km | 993 | 45 higher | 384 |
| King's Baptist Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wynn Vale | 2.4 km | 1090 | 142 higher | 1,280 |
| Keithcot Farm Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wynn Vale | 2.4 km | 1020 | 72 higher | 330 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Para Hills High School a government school?
Yes, Para Hills High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Para Hills High School offer?
Para Hills High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Para Hills High School's ICSEA score?
Para Hills High School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Para Hills High School?
Para Hills High School has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Para Hills High School?
The nearest schools to Para Hills High School are Para Hills West Primary School (0.2 km), Keller Road Primary School (0.9 km), Para Hills School (1.5 km).
Where is Para Hills High School located?
Para Hills High School is located in Para Hills West, SA 5096. Visit the school website at http://www.phhs.sa.edu.au.