Welcome to The Heights School
Welcome to The Heights School
At The Heights, learning is a journey that begins in the early years and continues through to Year 12. As a P-12 community school, we have the unique privilege of walking alongside our students and families for many years, watching children grow into confident, capable young adults who are ready to make their mark on the world.
Our school is built on a strong belief that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue excellence. At The Heights, high expectations are matched with high levels of care, ensuring that each learner is supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their personal best. This commitment has seen our students achieve outstanding academic outcomes and has established The Heights as a school widely recognised for its strong academic performance.
We are also proud to be one of only three public schools in South Australia offering selective entry for gifted learners through the Ignite program. This program enables students with exceptional intellectual potential to learn alongside like-minded peers in an environment that nurtures curiosity, deep thinking and a passion for learning.
What truly sets The Heights apart, however, is the strength of our community. Being a P-12 school means our younger students learn alongside older role models, and our senior students take pride in supporting the next generation. Relationships matter here. Our staff know our students, our families are deeply connected to the school, and together we create a learning environment where everyone belongs.
The Heights is a place where ambition, opportunity and community come together. From the first days of schooling through to graduation, we are committed to ensuring every student is known, challenged and supported to thrive.
We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Secondary Years 7-12
Vision.
Our School Values
The Heights School's vision is enacted through our four school values.
Respect
Respect is having consideration and regard for the feelings, rights and wishes of others.
At The Heights School, we show respect by:- Treating others with dignity and appreciation
- Encouraging others
- Coming prepared for learning
- Using equipment for purpose
Resilience
Resilience is the process of adapting to challenging or difficult situations. It is the capacity to bounce back from disappointments.
At the Heights School, we show resilience by:• Embracing challenge in our learning
• Asking for support during challenging periods
• Having consideration for others’ experiences and circumstances
• Recognising that mistakes support our learning
Integrity
Integrity is the quality of being honest and acting in accordance with one’s own moral principles.
At The Heights School, we show integrity by:- Taking responsibility for our actions
- Referencing the work of others and acting with academic honesty
- Reporting behaviours that do not align with our school values
- Being an upstander
Collaboration
Collaboration is a collective process where two or more people work together to achieve a common goal.
At the Heights School, we show collaboration by:• Being actively involved in lessons
• Being open to working with a range of people in different situations
• Sharing ideas openly and challenge ideas respectfully
• Seeking advice from stakeholders when making decisions
Our History
The school opened in 1977 as the Modbury Heights High School sharing its buildings with Pedare Primary School. The following year saw the integration of the schools into a combined campus and the first metropolitan R-12 school was established. A Child-Parent Centre opened that year and the school became known as The Heights CPC-12 School.
