From the Principal

Welcome to Adelaide High School.

As the oldest free public high school in the Commonwealth, we have been proudly educating the young people of South Australia for more than a century.

Adelaide High School is recognised both in Australia and overseas as a successful and innovative school which has educated generations of students into being active contributors to their local, national, and global communities.

We are a proud world-leading co-educational public high school, committed to our motto, ‘non scholae sed vitae’ - ‘not only for school but for life,’ which guides our dedication to high quality learning, teaching, and service. Our team of passionate teachers, support staff and leaders provide education that challenges students to grow, experience academic success, and engage with the world beyond school.

Our Values: Courage, Authenticity, Excellence and Kindness enhance our school culture and our behaviours.

Our students experience learning that prepares them for the unpredictable world beyond school and encourages them to think about how they might contribute broadly as citizens of the world. Students develop skills in problem-solving, creativity and communication, all of which are imperative in the world of work and beyond.