Special Language

Students are selected on the basis of :

• A report from the student's current school.
• Achievement in a series of tests organised by the school.
• An interview at Adelaide High School.
• A commitment to study two languages other than English until at least the end of Year 10.

Programs of Excellence in Rowing and Cricket

Students are selected on the basis of :

• A report from the student's current school.
• Achievement in cricket / rowing and/or a skill test organised by the school.
• An interview at Adelaide High School.  
• A commitment to continue in the Cricket / Rowing program while at Adelaide High School.

Zone Rights

The Adelaide High School enrolment zone is the area bounded by Park Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace, Robe Terrace, Park Terrace, River Torrens, Winchester Street, Payneham Road, Wheaton Road, over to Janet Street, Portrush Road, Magill Road, North Terrace, Dequetteville Terrace, Fullarton Road, Greenhill Road, the Glenelg tramline, South Road, River Torrens, and Port Road as shown on the map linked below.

Centre for Hearing Impaired (CHI)

Students who have been assessed as being hearing impaired can apply for enrolment in our Centre for Hearing Impaired.

Enter for Success Program

The DECD policy Enter for Success allows Year 7 students of aboriginal background to enrol in any secondary school of their choice for Year 8. This option is only open to Aboriginal students progressing from Year 7 to Year 8.