Wilderness School
Wilderness School is an independent combined school in Medindie, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1176, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 856 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 44% of students have a language background other than English.
Medindie SA 5081. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wilderness School compares
By ICSEA, Wilderness School ranks 2nd of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Walkerville Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Wilderness School scores 1176, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Wilderness School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Medindie
Wilderness School is located in Medindie, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $3,750/wk and median rent of $625/wk. Population: 1,175.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Medindie suburb profileSchools near Wilderness School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wilderness School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkerville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Walkerville | 0.6 km | 1139 | 37 lower | 548 |
| St Andrew's SchoolIndependent Primary · Walkerville | 0.9 km | 1191 | 15 higher | 376 |
| North Adelaide Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Adelaide | 1.2 km | 1144 | 32 lower | 296 |
| Prescott CollegeIndependent Secondary · Prospect | 1.3 km | 1016 | 160 lower | 206 |
| Blackfriars Priory SchoolCatholic Combined · Prospect | 1.3 km | 1037 | 139 lower | 786 |
| Nailsworth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nailsworth | 1.8 km | 1106 | 70 lower | 548 |
| East Adelaide SchoolGovernment Primary · St Peters | 1.9 km | 1117 | 59 lower | 495 |
| Adelaide Botanic High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Adelaide | 2.1 km | 1103 | 73 lower | 1,258 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilderness School a government school?
No, Wilderness School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Wilderness School offer?
Wilderness School offers R-12.
What is Wilderness School's ICSEA score?
Wilderness School has an ICSEA score of 1176, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wilderness School?
Wilderness School has 856 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wilderness School?
The nearest schools to Wilderness School are Walkerville Primary School (0.6 km), St Andrew's School (0.9 km), North Adelaide Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Wilderness School located?
Wilderness School is located in Medindie, SA 5081. Visit the school website at http://www.wilderness.com.au.