Adelaide Botanic High School
Adelaide Botanic High School is a government secondary school in Adelaide, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1103, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,258 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Adelaide SA 5000. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Adelaide Botanic High School compares
By ICSEA, Adelaide Botanic High School ranks 4th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is University Senior College at Adelaide University, an independent secondary 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. Adelaide Botanic High School scores 1103, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Adelaide
Adelaide Botanic High School is located in Adelaide, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,365/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 18,202.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Adelaide suburb profileSchools near Adelaide Botanic High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Adelaide Botanic High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Senior College at Adelaide UniversityIndependent Secondary · Adelaide University | 0.4 km | 1092 | 11 lower | 523 |
| Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)Independent Secondary · Adelaide | 1.0 km | 1026 | 77 lower | 205 |
| St Peter's CollegeIndependent Combined · St Peters | 1.1 km | 1164 | 61 higher | 1,585 |
| Prince Alfred CollegeIndependent Combined · Kent Town | 1.2 km | 1143 | 40 higher | 1,127 |
| Christian Brothers CollegeCatholic Combined · Adelaide | 1.3 km | 1074 | 29 lower | 990 |
| St Aloysius CollegeCatholic Combined · Adelaide | 1.3 km | 1081 | 22 lower | 1,091 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adelaide Botanic High School a government school?
Yes, Adelaide Botanic High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Adelaide Botanic High School offer?
Adelaide Botanic High School offers 7-12.
What is Adelaide Botanic High School's ICSEA score?
Adelaide Botanic High School has an ICSEA score of 1103, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Adelaide Botanic High School?
Adelaide Botanic High School has 1,258 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Adelaide Botanic High School?
The nearest schools to Adelaide Botanic High School are University Senior College at Adelaide University (0.4 km), Adelaide International School (0.7 km), University Senior College at Adelaide University - Gawler Place Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Adelaide Botanic High School located?
Adelaide Botanic High School is located in Adelaide, SA 5000. Visit the school website at http://www.abhs.sa.edu.au.