Findon High School draws students seeking hands-on technical training through its integrated Technical College, offering VET programs and Certificate III in Screen and Media.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Findon High School draws students seeking hands-on technical training through its integrated Technical College, offering VET programs and Certificate III in Screen and Media. A Creative Industries pathway sits alongside practical industry experience in dedicated, modern facilities. The school is known for its tight-knit community and strong pastoral support, with tailored learning options including the Palms Special Education Unit and SAASTA program for students who need differentiated pathways. It suits families valuing real-world skills development and personalised care.
Findon High School is also known as Findon HS and FHS Findon.
Findon High School draws students from the Findon High School (and 1 more zone).
Findon High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 38/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 978, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Findon High School, Year 7 students averaged 487 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 529, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Findon High School is a small government secondary school with approximately 467 students. It offers education for years U, 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Findon High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 40/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Findon High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 59%.
Findon High School is located in Findon, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 978 (37th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.