Underdale High School

Underdale High School is a medium-sized government secondary school, located in Underdale in the western suburbs of Adelaide.

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, a Gifted Program, and an Automotive Program.

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.

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)

References