Mount Barker High School
Mount Barker High School is a government secondary school in Mount Barker, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1010, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,061 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Mount Barker SA 5251. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Barker High School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Barker High School ranks 36th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mark's Lutheran School, an independent primary school 0.5 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. Mount Barker High School scores 1010, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Mount Barker High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Barker High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Lutheran SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Barker | 0.5 km | 1071 | 61 higher | 351 |
| Mount Barker South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 0.6 km | 1011 | 1 higher | 399 |
| Mount Barker Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 0.9 km | 1016 | 6 higher | 326 |
| St Francis de Sales CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Barker | 1.3 km | 1051 | 41 higher | 1,047 |
| Cornerstone CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mount Barker | 1.7 km | 1094 | 84 higher | 754 |
| Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Barker | 2.0 km | 1087 | 77 higher | 321 |
| Littlehampton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Littlehampton | 3.0 km | 1036 | 26 higher | 336 |
| Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryGovernment Primary · Nairne | 5.9 km | 1009 | 1 lower | 399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Barker High School a government school?
Yes, Mount Barker High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Barker High School offer?
Mount Barker High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Mount Barker High School's ICSEA score?
Mount Barker High School has an ICSEA score of 1010, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Barker High School?
Mount Barker High School has 1,061 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Barker High School?
The nearest schools to Mount Barker High School are St Mark's Lutheran School (0.5 km), Mount Barker South Primary School (0.6 km), King's Baptist Grammar School - Mount Barker Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Mount Barker High School located?
Mount Barker High School is located in Mount Barker, SA 5251. Visit the school website at http://www.mtbhs.sa.edu.au.