About our school
Wirreanda Secondary School’s approach to improvement is guided by our school’s vision and values. Our key principles include fostering a sense of community—we’re all in this together—and cultivating a culture where everyone takes responsibility. We’re committed to inclusive practices to meet the needs of all our young people. Our focus on students is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our impact is meaningful. Additionally, literacy and numeracy form the core of our approach to continuous improvement.
We’re a co-educational government secondary school catering for years 7 to 12 in Southern Adelaide. We ensure that the success of our students is central to all our decisions and actions with a strong focus on learning and developing a strong vibrant community.
Learn more about our Learner Framework.
We offer a broad curriculum with diverse academic and vocational pathways, including:
- a specialist sports course
- WAVE (tailored provision program)
- year 10 pathways class
- middle school ready to learn class
- middle school transition class
- vocational education and training (VET) courses: engineering, pathways to construction, health care
- disability unit/special class
- Clontarf/STARS/SAASTA program for Aboriginal students.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include:
- upgraded STEM facilities
- performing arts theatre
- purpose-designed middle school space
- senior school atrium.
Brief history
The planning and establishment of ‘Wirreanda High School’ began in the early 1970s as the population growth rate of the City of Noarlunga increased. The school was named Wirreanda after one of the oldest homesteads in the district. From its early years, Wirreanda was recognised for its strong interest in Sport and Physical Education which continues now through our Specialist Sport course. Wirreanda formally changed its name to Wirreanda Secondary School in 2014.
Explore our website to see how we work towards providing a dynamic, meaningful and rich learning environment for our students, staff and community.
Current enrolments
Our School currently has 1145 enrolled students
Our vision
Our vision for Wirreanda Secondary School is one of a safe and inclusive environment that values and embraces family and community partnerships where students are supported to be lifelong learners.
Our values
- Respect – actively listening, using good manners and considering others’ needs.
- Honesty – telling the truth, being transparent, and admitting mistakes when they occur.
- Responsibility – fulfilling obligations, being accountable for your actions, and owning your decisions.
- Achievement – setting goals, working diligently to meet them, and celebrating progress and success.
“The learning experience at Wirreanda Secondary School is fantastic. There’s full support from the teachers, who encourage and challenge my children to always do their best.”
Parent of a Wirreanda Secondary School student