Waikerie High School

Waikerie High School is a government secondary school in Waikerie, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 962, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 301 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.

Waikerie SA 5330. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
962
30th percentile
Enrolments
301
7-12
Students per teacher
12:1
26 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
9%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Waikerie High School compares

By ICSEA, Waikerie High School ranks 62nd of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Waikerie Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Waikerie High School scores 962, near average.

ICSEA 962Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
962
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Waikerie High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.

Waikerie High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Waikerie

Waikerie High School is located in Waikerie, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $954/wk and median rent of $200/wk. Population: 2,681.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Waikerie suburb profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waikerie High School a government school?

Yes, Waikerie High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Waikerie High School offer?

Waikerie High School offers 7-12.

What is Waikerie High School's ICSEA score?

Waikerie High School has an ICSEA score of 962, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Waikerie High School?

Waikerie High School has 301 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Waikerie High School?

The nearest schools to Waikerie High School are Waikerie Primary School (0.8 km), Waikerie Lutheran Primary School (1.5 km), Ramco Primary School (4.1 km).

Where is Waikerie High School located?

Waikerie High School is located in Waikerie, SA 5330. Visit the school website at http://www.waikeriehs.sa.edu.au.

Waikerie High School official website