Underdale High School is a medium-sized government secondary school, located in Underdale in the western suburbs of Adelaide.Home page, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
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,Football (Soccer) Academy, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018 a Gifted Program,Gifted Program, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018 and an Automotive Program.Automotive Program, Underdale High School, accessed 29 January 2018
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.Redevelopment
Curriculum Source: 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 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)
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