Mount Gambier High School
Mount Gambier High School is a government secondary school in Mount Gambier, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 946, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 778 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Mount Gambier SA 5290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Gambier High School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Gambier High School ranks 74th 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gordon Education Centre, a government combined school 0.3 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 Gambier High School scores 946, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mount Gambier High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier High School is located in Mount Gambier, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,197/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 25,591.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Gambier suburb profileSchools near Mount Gambier High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Gambier High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenison Woods CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Gambier | 1.0 km | 1031 | 85 higher | 1,552 |
| Reidy Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Gambier | 1.1 km | 990 | 44 higher | 474 |
| McDonald Park SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Gambier | 2.4 km | 948 | 2 higher | 379 |
| St Martins Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Gambier | 2.9 km | 1028 | 82 higher | 810 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Gambier High School a government school?
Yes, Mount Gambier High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Gambier High School offer?
Mount Gambier High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Mount Gambier High School's ICSEA score?
Mount Gambier High School has an ICSEA score of 946, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Gambier High School?
Mount Gambier High School has 778 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Gambier High School?
The nearest schools to Mount Gambier High School are Gordon Education Centre (0.3 km), Tenison Woods College (1.0 km), Reidy Park Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Mount Gambier High School located?
Mount Gambier High School is located in Mount Gambier, SA 5290. Visit the school website at http://www.mghs.sa.edu.au.