Underdale High School
| Underdale High School | |
|---|---|
| , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| Motto | Resilience Optimism Courage Knowledge |
| Established | 1965 |
| Principal | Mary-Lou Michael |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Number of students | 700 |
| Colour | |
| Website | www.underdale.sa.edu.au |
Underdale High School is a medium-sized government secondary school, located in Underdale in the western suburbs of Adelaide.[1]
School facilities and resources
School facilities include music and drama suites, a library and an automotive centre. Sporting facilities include a gymnasium and weights room, two soccer pitches, eight tennis courts, and 2 basketball courts within the Gymnasium (1 full and 2 half courts). The school has a specialist Football (Soccer) Academy,[2] a Gifted Program,[3] and an Automotive Program.[4]
Since late 2018, Underdale has also constructed a STEM Area, allowing for students to engage in Scientific, Technological, Engineering and Mathematical Studies.
In 2020, the Department for Education engaged contractor BESIX Watpac to complete a renovation to the existing Tech Studies, Home Economics, Woodwork, Metalwork, Outdoor Courts and Landscaping, Gymnasium, East Wing, West Wing and Administration areas. This work also included the construction of a new Creative Arts facility and relocation of a Canteen and installation of various sheds. The works were completed in 2021.[5]
Curriculum
Source:[6]
- English
- Art – Music or Drama
- Mathematics
- PD/Health/PE/Football
- Humanities – Geography, History or SOSE
- Science
- Industrial Arts
- 2nd Language
- Special Education
- Home Economics
- Technology
- Year 7–10 curriculum International Baccalaureate
- Year 11–12 curriculum South Australian Certificate of Education ("SACE")
Languages
Underdale offers courses in English as a foreign or second language, Japanese (日本語 Nihongo), and Greek (Ελληνικά, Ellīniká). Underdale hosts many international students, for short and long stays.
Notable alumni
- Liam Bekric – Australian swimming team Rio Paralympics
- Brett Burton – AFL footballer Adelaide
- Alison Davies – Australian Women's rowing eight Atlanta and Sydney Olympics
- Glenn Freeborn – AFL footballer North Melbourne, Collingwood
- Scott Freeborn – AFL footballer Carlton
- David Hookes – Australian Cricketer
- Jennifer (Vesnaver) Hogan – Australian representative rower and Emmy award-winning journalist
- Frank Pangallo – journalist and member of the South Australian Legislative Council[7]
- Lucas Pantelis – A-League Soccer Player
- Nick Pesch – AFL footballer Adelaide and Melbourne
- Robert Pyman – AFL footballer North Melbourne, Collingwood and Melbourne
- Louise Stacey – Australian Open Tennis participant and youngest ever winner of Australian Hardcourt Tennis title.
- James Troisi – Professional Footballer (Socceroos)
- Aurelio Vidmar – Australian National soccer team and Socceroos Assistant Coach
- Tony Vidmar – Australian National soccer team
- Al Hassan Toure – Professional Footballer (Macarthur FC & Olyroos)
- Mohamed Toure – Professional Footballer (Adelaide United & Olyroos)
References
- ^ Home page, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
- ^ Football (Soccer) Academy, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
- ^ Gifted Program, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
- ^ Automotive Program, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
- ^ Redevelopment
- ^ "Home". underdale.sa.edu.au.
- ^ Henson, Elizabeth; Bermingham, Kathryn (31 January 2022). "Old school ties: Where did SA's top politicians go to school?". The Advertiser. Archived from the original on 26 August 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.