Mount Gambier High School is recognised as a leading school in South Australia. The school encourage you to peruse the site to gain a picture of life at the school. Nothing Without Effort is the school motto, and they challenge all those within the school community to pursue excellence. Participation in the broad scope of school life is their theme as this will enhance the possibility of success and a high level of personal satisfaction. They have a strong focus on building a sense of community in which individuals are supported and valued.
Facilities: Administration building, Multi-purpose Hall, Indoor Cricket, turf wickets, a fully paved quadrangle, with chess board, handball courts and half basketball court; multi-purpose courts; a hitting wall, amphitheatre; resurfacing of the netball courts; extensive shelters and a specialist athletics facility. Heating and cooling, Digital Studio, a multi-media suite, a Horticulture Centre, and an Automotive Skills Centre Gymnasium, Music/Drama Suite, 7 Computer labs, 6 Science labs, Technical Studies Workshops, Photography Studio, Resource Centre and a Weights room, Canteen, Senior School Study area, Student Service Office, Murapena room provided as a centre for ATSI students.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Italian and Japanese as their LOTE options; Music, English and Maths.
Sport: Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country.
Extracurricular activities: Public Speaking and Debating, Concert Band, Mathematics competitions, Tournament of the Minds, MASA Quiz nights, the Science and Engineering Challenge.
Welfare and personal development: Student Counsellors, an Aboriginal Community Education Officer, a Christian Pastoral Support Worker, 2 Youth Workers and a Police Liaison Officer are available.
Special features: Orientation, Special Sports programme, Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Tennis, DECD, Special Interest Sports programmes, Outdoor Education, Visual Arts, Theatre Production course, Dance facility, visual arts and design classrooms, computer suite, a gallery space, sculpture area, performance theatre.