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. 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 (ISEC)
- High School Graduate Program
- High School Study Abroad Program
- Study Tours
School focus
- Academic excellence
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- 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 (EAL) (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.
