Whyalla Secondary College
Whyalla Secondary College is a government secondary school in Whyalla Norrie, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 900, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,004 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Whyalla Norrie SA 5608. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Whyalla Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Whyalla Secondary College ranks 92nd 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 Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.5 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. Whyalla Secondary College scores 900, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Whyalla Secondary College, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Whyalla Norrie
Whyalla Secondary College is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,071/wk and median rent of $180/wk. Population: 6,288.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Whyalla Norrie suburb profileSchools near Whyalla Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whyalla Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla Norrie | 1.5 km | 885 | 15 lower | 261 |
| Sunrise Christian School WhyallaIndependent Combined · Whyalla Norrie | 1.8 km | 1006 | 106 higher | 257 |
| Samaritan CollegeCatholic Combined · Whyalla | 1.8 km | 979 | 79 higher | 881 |
| Memorial Oval Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Whyalla | 3.4 km | 919 | 19 higher | 206 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whyalla Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Whyalla Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Whyalla Secondary College offer?
Whyalla Secondary College offers U, 7-12.
What is Whyalla Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Whyalla Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 900, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whyalla Secondary College?
Whyalla Secondary College has 1,004 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whyalla Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Whyalla Secondary College are Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians Campus (0.5 km), Fisk Street Primary School (1.1 km), Hincks Avenue Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Whyalla Secondary College located?
Whyalla Secondary College is located in Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608. Visit the school website at https://wsc.sa.edu.au.