Henley High School is located in the seaside suburb of Henley Beach, less than 1km from the beach, 8 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from the city of Adelaide. Strong academic, cultural and sporting aspirations are reflected in the students’ commitment to excellence. Henley High School is internationally accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and offers a caring and challenging learning environment for all students. A purpose built Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) centre is the latest addition to support student learning. The school also offers a Special Interest Sports Program for elite and talented students, and is ideally surrounded by a wealth of sporting and recreational facilities including 5 golf courses.
International programs
- Intensive Secondary English Course
- High School Graduate Program
- High School Study Abroad Program
- Study Tours
School focus
- Academic excellence
- STEM Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- The Arts
- Information and communication technology
- Internationalism
Facilities
- Catering facilities (two fully equipped industrial kitchens)
- Performing arts centre - music and dance studios
- Purpose built STEM centre
- Senior student study centre
- Sporting facilities - gymnasium, ovals, tennis courts
- Supported Learning Centre - mentoring, curriculum support, tutoring, counselling
- Trade Training Centre - wood, metal, engineering and electronics workshops
- Visual arts and media studies suites
Special interest programs
- Sports * (Years 9-12)
- Performing Arts (Years 9-12)
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) – furnishing, metal engineering, construction, electrotechnology (Years 10-12)
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (Years 8-12)
- Advanced Engineering (Year 10 as a Stage 1 subject)
- * Selective entry program
Languages
- English as an Additional Language (Years 8-11)
- Essential English (dedicated English Additional Language Year 12)
- German (Years 8-12)
- Chinese for background speakers (Years 10-12)
- Japanese (Years 8-12)
- Other languages with School of Languages
Support services
- English language support
- International Student Program manager
- Mentoring program
- Bilingual support officers
- Student buddy system
Co-curricular sports
- Athletics
- Australian Rules football, soccer
- Badminton, tennis
- Basketball, netball
- Cricket
- Golf
- Hockey
- Surf lifesaving
- Volleyball
Other co-curricular activities
- Dance group
- Debating team
- Music - concert band, ensembles
- Science and mathematics clubs
Visit school website for information and additional costs (where applicable) on uniform, laptop and calculator requirements; special interest programs and school camps.
