Facilities
Our school grounds feature beautiful open spaces, vineyards and a range of facilities, including Function Centre.
Willunga High School opened in 1960, on Kaurna land, which following colonisation was part of the Waverly Park Station.
Our extensive grounds cover 17 hectares and are adjacent to the Willunga Golf Course, Coast to Vines Rail Trail and the rolling vineyards of the McLaren Vale wine region.
The facilities of our school are modern and include a large expanse of picturesque outdoor spaces, including two ovals, tennis courts and an agricultural allotment containing vineyards, olive groves and a small farm.
Agriculture & Horticulture
- Willunga High School has its own working vineyard, consisting of 5 Ha of vines containing three grape varieties: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese which enable students to learn all aspects of the wine production and manufacturing industry.
- An olive grove allows learning about all aspects of the olive production industry. From table olives to olive oil our students are involved in all aspects of the production and sale of these products.
- The farm allows students to learn about the wool, dairy, egg and meat production industries. Out farm seasonally hosts dairy cattle, dairy calves, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens.
Clean Manufacturing Suite
- Containing 3D Printers and a Laser Cutter the Clean Manufacturing suite allows the students to use modern technology to prototype and create three-dimensional objects outside of the traditional workshop environment. This suite can be accessed and used by all curriculum areas, supporting innovative and creative learning experiences.
Home Economics / Function Centre
- Willunga High School has excellent home economics facilities which include domestic kitchens and a commercial function centre.
- The domestic kitchens allow students to develop and practise their skills in the preparation and presentation of nutritious, healthy food. Modern cooking practices are complimented by learning and understanding the basic skills required in food preparation.
- The Function Centre includes a commercial kitchen and café style dining space, providing our students opportunities to learn all aspects of commercial cookery and service. The Function Centre is used extensively in the delivery of the senior year’s Food and Hospitality subjects and for VET Certificate II in Cookery.
- Students also engage in Textiles, Fashion Design and Child Studies with specialised facilities and equipment to support their skills development and understandings.
Immersive Learning Lab
- Willunga High’s Immersive Learning Lab is a smart classroom that uses virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to provide experiential learning across all curriculum areas
Learning Hub
- The Learning Hub is a collaborative space incorporating classrooms, a presentation area, casual seating, study booths & small group or individual study spaces where the student can access a quite space for study or engage in interactive tasks & meetings.
- Students and staff can also access the ICT Helpdesk and Library Services. Our Library has a comprehensive collection of digital and hard copy resources, where students can borrow books for class or personal reading.
Learning Support Centre
- Willunga High School has a dedicated Learning Support Centre which contains an interoception space and a supported learning classroom. Students with verified learning difficulties or disabilities can access instruction in self-regulation strategies and 1:1 or small group support with their learning when they need it.
Middle School
- Willunga High School has 3 purpose built middle school building for students in years 7, 8 & 9. These classroom environments are designed, based on world’s best middle schooling practises and provide a consistent and predictable environment in which the students can be ready to learn.
Media / Photography
- The media laboratory provides students with access to a dedicated learning space, equipment and software that enable them to pursue film making, photography, digital art and multimedia creations.
- The space also benefits from a large green screen wall to support media production techniques.
Performing Arts
- The performing arts space consists of two specialised, connected rooms that are used for learning, practicing and performing Dance and Drama productions.
- The music room is a standalone building that is designed for students to learn and practice a range of instruments as individuals and in groups.
Senior Suite
- A dedicated senior study space which is complimented by break out spaces and booths, provides our senior school students with a productive, study focussed environment where they can complete work or collaborate with their peers during their study lessons. The promotion of independent learning skills is supported by providing students with kitchenette facilities for use in their non-contact time.
Sporting
- Gymnasium – The Gym is a large fully heated gymnasium suitable for a variety of sports including volleyball, basketball, indoor football and indoor cricket. Additionally, it provides a venue for whole school assemblies and other special purposes.
- Courts – including 6 netball courts, 8 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts and foursquare courts.
- Sporting Ovals – extensive oval spaces catering for our sports day, football, Australian rules football, cricket, athletics and more.
Tech Studies
- The Design and Technology facilities feature four workshops; a dedicated woodwork and metalwork workshop and two multipurpose workshops.
- Each workshop is well equipped with a variety of specialty tools and machinery that allow students to develop confidence and skills in a practical environment and to understand the importance of working safely within the environment.
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Visual Arts
- The Visual Arts area features provide opportunities for student to develop their skills in a wide range of visual art techniques and media. There are opportunities to work in Textiles, Ceramics, Drawing and Painting.

