List of 87 Best Schools in Adelaide (2026 Fees)

Adelaide has plenty of high-quality public and private schools that cater to local students as well as international students. Schooling is compulsory for children ages six to 16 and there are two tiers - primary and high school. Primary school ends after the pupil reaches the age of 12, while high school ends at the age of 18. High school students are eligible to complete the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Schools in Adelaide are either run by the government (public schools) or by private organizations (private/independent schools). Public schools are free, while private schools will enforce a tuition fee.

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Facts About Schools in Adelaide
  • Schools in Adelaide follow a four-term academic year, with each term lasting around 10 weeks.
  • It is compulsory for children to be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday.
  • International students in Adelaide are allowed to attend public schools.
  • Students over the age of 17 may choose to return to school to complete the SACE or continue with formal studies.
  • Summer vacation in Adelaide runs from mid-December until late January.
  • High School is split into Junior High School (years 8 to 10) and Senior High School (years 11 to 12).
  • Government schools follow the Australian curriculum, while international schools will follow either the American or British curriculum.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Adelaide through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Adelaide tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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Prescott College
  • Address: 2 Koonga Ave. Prospect
  • Founded: 1906
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 8,385
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Prescott College Southern
  • Address: 140 Pimpala Road Morphett Vale
  • Founded: 1977
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 5,141
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Prescott Primary
  • Address: 354 Wright Rd, Para Vista
  • Curriculum: Australian
Pulteney Grammar School
  • Address: 190 South Terrace,
  • Founded: 1847
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 20,025
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Redeemer Lutheran School
  • Address: Lot 500 Vine St, Nuriootpa,
  • Founded: 1983
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 7,220
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Rivergum Christian College
  • Address: 128 Distillery Road, Glossop
  • Founded: 1981
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 2,030
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Samaritan College
  • Address: 70 Gowrie Avenue, Whyalla Playford
  • Founded: 2008
Southern Montessori School
  • Address: 53 Galloway Road, O’Sullivan Beach
  • Founded: 1982
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 5,400
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Southern Vales Christian College
  • Address: 140 States Road Morphett Vale
  • Founded: 1980
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 4,030
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Southside Montessori School
  • Address: ​35 Lillian Road, Riverwood
  • Founded: 1979
  • Curriculum: Australian
St George College
  • Address: 75 Rose Street, Mile End
  • Founded: 1983
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 7,100
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St Jakobi Lutheran School
  • Address: 200-208 Lyndoch Valley Road, Lyndoch
  • Founded: 1867
  • Curriculum: Australian
St John's Grammar School
  • Address: 29 Gloucester Ave, Belair
  • Founded: 1958
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 13,237
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St John's Lutheran School
  • Address: 8 Ward Street Eudunda
  • Founded: 1904
  • Curriculum: IB, Australian
  • AUD 2,260
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St Mark's Lutheran School
  • Address: 37 Hampden Road, Mount Barker
  • Founded: 1982
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 3,560
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St Martins Lutheran College
  • Address: 3 St Martins Drive, Mount Gambier
  • Founded: 1982
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 4,108
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St Michael's College
  • Address: 15 Mitton Ave, Henley Beach
  • Founded: 1954
  • AUD 7,116
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St Michael's Lutheran School
  • Address: 6 Balhannah Road, Hahndorf
  • Founded: 1839
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 3,988
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St Paul Lutheran School
  • Address: 44 Audrey Avenue Blair Athol
  • Founded: 1973
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 3,430
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St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School
  • Address: Stonyfell Rd, Stonyfell
  • Founded: 1894
  • Curriculum: IB, Australian
  • AUD 19,060
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St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School
  • Address: 39 Partridge Street Glenelg
  • Founded: 1863
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 8,373
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St Peters Lutheran School
  • Address: 71 Cumming Street, Blackwood
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 5,300
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Sunrise Christian School
  • Address: 95 Wattle St, Fullarton
  • Founded: 1978
  • Curriculum: Australian
Tanunda Lutheran School
  • Address: 16 Maria St, Tanunda
  • Founded: 1845
  • Curriculum: Australian
Tatachilla Lutheran College
  • Address: 211 Tatachilla Rd, McLaren Vale
  • Founded: 1995
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 6,575
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