Modbury High School

Modbury High School is a government secondary school in Modbury, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1005, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 926 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.

Modbury SA 5092. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1005
49th percentile
Enrolments
926
U, 7-12
Students per teacher
13:1
71 teaching staff
Indigenous students
4%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
23%
of enrolments

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

How Modbury High School compares

By ICSEA, Modbury High School ranks 40th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Modbury South Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Modbury High School scores 1005, near average.

ICSEA 1005Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1005
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

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

Modbury High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Modbury

Modbury High School is located in Modbury, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,342/wk and median rent of $315/wk. Population: 5,593.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Modbury suburb profile

Schools near Modbury High School

The 6 nearest schools to Modbury High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Modbury High SchoolStudents
Torrens Valley Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hope Valley0.8 km1085 80 higher565
Ardtornish Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Agnes0.8 km1044 39 higher462
Highbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hope Valley1.7 km1054 49 higher499
Modbury West SchoolGovernment Primary · Modbury1.9 km1020 15 higher264
St Agnes School P - 6Government Primary · St Agnes2.1 km1039 34 higher251
Ridgehaven Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ridgehaven2.4 km983 22 lower222

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Modbury High School a government school?

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

What year levels does Modbury High School offer?

Modbury High School offers U, 7-12.

What is Modbury High School's ICSEA score?

Modbury High School has an ICSEA score of 1005, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Modbury High School?

Modbury High School has 926 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.

What schools are near Modbury High School?

The nearest schools to Modbury High School are Modbury South Primary School (0.4 km), Modbury Special School (0.4 km), Garden College - Modbury Campus (0.5 km).

Where is Modbury High School located?

Modbury High School is located in Modbury, SA 5092. Visit the school website at http://www.modburyhs.sa.edu.au.

Modbury High School official website