WHY
Mitcham Girls High School?

World leading girls' education empowering all to achieve.

Principal's Welcome

A Principal's Welcome to Mitcham Girls High School.

As the only all-girls’ school within the Department for Education, we are driven to provide educational opportunities for all girls, empowering them for their future. We are a mid-sized school (of approximately 800 students) and are unzoned, with a growing international program ensuring that students from all over Adelaide, and indeed the world can study at our school and be part of our community.

Our diverse learning programs across Years 7 – 12 are designed to support, challenge and extend all students. Our students excel beyond our classrooms, and enrich their educational experiences by participating in competitions, programs, seminars and performances. Through focus on inquiry, research, innovation and student leadership, Mitcham Girls High School aspires to develop independent, resilient, and globally responsive citizens.

We foster an inclusive community, to connect our students to one another and to their learning. We value an extensive wellbeing for learning program offered across all year levels that supports our students to develop lifelong skills to build resilience and overcome challenges in high school and beyond.

Lastly, I am delighted that your family has chosen Mitcham Girls High School. Our school has a proud history, and we welcome your child and family to be part of our next chapter.

Warm Regards,

Rosie Heinicke

Principal

World-Class Girls
Education

Mitcham Girls High School is committed to providing a diverse, challenging, and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all students. We recognise that each student is unique and has different strengths, interests and learning styles. Our curriculum is designed to cater for this individuality and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

At Mitcham Girls High School, students are:

Supported in an inclusive environment
Inspired to pursue their passions
Empowered to lead and make positive change
Challenged to think critically and creatively
Celebrated for their achievements
Special Interest Dance Program

Cultivating Academic
Excellence

Mitcham Girls High School students consistently achieve above average results for NAPLAN in literacy and numeracy.

Our Year 12 students achieve outstanding SACE results, with performance among the top in the state. We are proud to maintain 100% SACE completion across the cohort, and approximately 93% of our graduates gain entry into tertiary institutions. These results are a testament to our supportive learning environment, where students are empowered to belong, grow, and achieve their personal best.

Vibrant Student Life

Mitcham Girls High School is more than just a school, it’s a vibrant community that extends beyond the traditional classroom and academic achievement. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through a range of extracurricular activities and clubs that nurture curiosity, creativity, and personal growth. We proudly celebrate diversity through a variety of events, from Harmony Day and sporting carnivals to International Women’s Day; fostering inclusion, connection, and school spirit.

Nurturing Wellbeing for Learning

At Mitcham Girls High School, we believe student wellbeing is the foundation for success. Our Responsible Behaviour Framework establishes a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and the confidence to grow and achieve.

Wellbeing for Learning is embedded in our teaching practice, supported by strong partnerships between staff, students, families, and the wider community. Together, we nurture inclusive classroom cultures with high expectations reflecting our core values of Belong, Grow, Achieve and empowering every student to thrive both personally and academically.

Welcoming
International Students

Mitcham Girls High School is culturally and linguistically diverse with over 65 different cultural backgrounds represented in our student body. We welcome international students to study at our school.

We invite you to read further about our International Education program HERE.

school Facilities

Our facilities include:

Half Olympic-sized swimming pool
Performing Arts Centre and fully-equipped theatre
Fully-equipped gymnasium
Netball/volleyball courts
Millhouse Centre dedicated to STEM and Visual Arts learning spaces
Specialist facilities for Photography, Design and Technologies workshops
Commercial Kitchen
Specialist Dance Studios

Why Choose a Girls' School?

There are many compelling reasons to choose a girls’ school. Girls’ schools provide an all-female environment where students can feel comfortable taking risks, stepping out of their comfort zones, and achieving their personal best without feeling pressured by gender stereotypes. They offer more opportunities to explore adolescent issues, body image, friendships, and identity in a safe and supportive environment.

An all-girls environment also means that educators can tailor their lessons to the specific needs of girls and provide more opportunities for girls to take on leadership roles. Students in all-girls schools are more likely to participate in class, be engaged in their learning, and feel confident about their ability to achieve their personal best.

Higher
Achievement

Research shows that students in single-sex settings perform better than students in co-educational schools.

No Subject
Barriers

All activities and subjects are participated in, influenced and led by our students, from the Arts to STEM.

Female
Role Models

Students see female role models and understand that they, too, can achieve successful outcomes from their own efforts.

More
Leadership Roles

All the leadership roles are filled by girls, providing meaningful experience and opportunities for females to develop as leaders: from captains of sporting teams, to leaders of their cohort.

Greater
Connectedness

There is a greater emphasis on listening, helping and respecting others' points of view.

Safe
Environment

Girls' schools provide a safe and supportive environment for young women to grow, learn and thrive.

Collaborative
Teams

Students excel in collaborative teams, building friendships and learning to cooperate with others.

Tailored
to Girls

The curriculum and teaching methods are designed to meet the specific needs of girls and help them develop their full potential.

Tour Our School

We invite you to join us on a tour of Mitcham Girls High School to explore our facilities, meet our educators, and hear from our students. Get in touch with our friendly staff to arrange a tour today.

Celebrating Our Alumni

Sarah Honter

2024 Graduate

My time at Mitcham Girls played a significant role in shaping both my academic path and personal growth. I graduated with an ATAR of 99.75 and am now sutyding a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide. The support and dedication of the teachers and staff were instrumental in helping me reach my academic goals. Since starting university, I’ve been engaging with a range of academic and student-led events and oppotunities, and the confidence and work ethic I developed at Mitcham Girls have definitely carried through into this new chapter.

Zoe Morgan

2024 Graduate

I am the person I am today largely because of my time at Mitcham Girls High School. The unceasing support and encouragement of student’s interests allowed me to gain confidence in myself as a person, pushing me to try new things, take risks and follow what I am passionate about. Since graduating in 2024, I landed the lead role in a short web series called ‘Bloom,’ that tells the story of a teenage girl when she is diagnosed with cancer. I am now pursuing acting, a journey that started in 2020 at MGHS.

Brittany Neeb

2015 Graduate

My career achievements attribute closely with my education at Mitcham Girls High School. In 2024 I was awarded the Minister's Art Education Award, recognising me as one of the most innovative art teachers of my generation. This accolade would not have been possible without the inspiration and opportunities provided by my teachers in high school. The all-girls environment fosters empowerment, encouraging young women to thrive and confidently pursue their aspiration.

Billie Justice Thomson

2003 Graduate

I had such a great experience at MGHS. I am a mid career visual artist based in Tarntanya-Adelaide. I studied painting at UniSA before moving to Melbourne in 2011 where I established a successful studio practice. I then returned to Adelaide in 2016 to raise a family and focus on my career. My work explores nostalgia and sentimentality through memorialising common objects, iconic Australian imagery, drinks and food. Painting directly on perspex, I produce artwork that pops with joyful energy and offers a meditative appreciation on the small day to day miracles of existence.

Hon. Nat Cook MP

Minister for Human Services
1985 Graduate

I attended Mitcham Girls graduating in 1985. At Mitcham I learnt independence, communication, and social skills that I have brought to my career as a nurse, an anti-violence campaigner, a Member of Parliament and now as a Minister. Mitcham fostered and encouraged my natural curiosity and independence, taught me the value of hard work and persistence, but most importantly taught me that women can do anything.

Issy Saba

2021 Graduate

Mitcham has a community of supportive teachers and inspiring student leaders who pushed me to become the best version of myself I could be. Mitcham’s positive environment nurtured my values and interests. It gave me opportunities to receive academic and emotional support and chances to challenge my capabilities…there is honestly no place I would have rather spent my high school years. Now I work at MGHS in the Ancillary Support Team!

Caitlin Selge

2020 graduate

My time at Mitcham is always something I look back on fondly, from the amazing friends I made to the opportunities I got to have it was incredible. Going to an all-girls school is something so special and it allowed me to pursue subjects (such as physics) and opportunities (such as becoming the SCR co-president) that I otherwise might not have done.

Lesley Parker

1994 Graduate

As I reflected when I was requested to write this I was stunned to note I have been part of the Mitcham Community (sometimes more so than others ) for 2 decades- try and work out my age from that! I graduated class of 1994 with an absolutely solid base of understanding I could pursue anything I liked. As I think about this- I remain amazed that this was normal for me- others have not had this base.

WHY Mitcham Girls High School?