Grant High School
Grant High School is a government secondary school in Mount Gambier, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 954, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 978 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% 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 Grant High School compares
By ICSEA, Grant High School ranks 67th 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melaleuca Park Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Grant High School scores 954, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Grant High School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Mount Gambier
Grant 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 Grant High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Grant High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald Park SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Gambier | 2.4 km | 948 | 6 lower | 379 |
| Reidy Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Gambier | 2.6 km | 990 | 36 higher | 474 |
| St Martins Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Gambier | 2.9 km | 1028 | 74 higher | 810 |
| Mount Gambier High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Gambier | 3.5 km | 946 | 8 lower | 778 |
| Tenison Woods CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Gambier | 4.2 km | 1031 | 77 higher | 1,552 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grant High School a government school?
Yes, Grant High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Grant High School offer?
Grant High School offers U, 7-12.
What is Grant High School's ICSEA score?
Grant High School has an ICSEA score of 954, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Grant High School?
Grant High School has 978 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Grant High School?
The nearest schools to Grant High School are Melaleuca Park Primary School (0.7 km), McDonald Park School (2.4 km), Reidy Park Primary School (2.6 km).
Where is Grant High School located?
Grant High School is located in Mount Gambier, SA 5290. Visit the school website at http://web.granths.sa.edu.au/ghs/.