The Heights School is a government combined school in Modbury Heights offering distinct pathways for different learners.
NAPLAN averaging +26 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
The Heights School is a government combined school in Modbury Heights offering distinct pathways for different learners. Its Heights Technical College serves students interested in hands-on trades and applied learning, while the School of Languages and Aboriginal Education program reflect the school's breadth. An Ignite accelerated program caters to high-achieving students. The school is known for its Observatory program and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, both supporting an academically intense, experiential approach to learning. Outdoor education and practical experience shape the teaching culture.
The Heights School is also known as Theheights.
The Heights School draws students from the The Heights School (and 1 more zone).
The Heights School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 63/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1060, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The Heights School, Year 3 students averaged 420 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 519, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 572, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 598, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
The Heights School is a large government combined school with approximately 1,811 students. It offers education for years U, R-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.
The Heights School is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry Ignite program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the ACER Ignite assessment. The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
The Heights 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 66/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
The Heights School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
The Heights School is located in Modbury Heights, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1060 (72th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.