Urrbrae Agricultural High School is a public high school in the state of South Australia, with approximately 1,058 students. The school is located in the Adelaide suburb of Netherby, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of the Adelaide city centre. It is adjacent to the Waite Agricultural Research Institute of the University of Adelaide, the CSIRO Agricultural Research facilities in the suburb of Urrbrae, and various other agricultural and horticultural facilities established by Peter Waite, the University of Adelaide and the South Australian state government.
The school has been designated as a Special Interest School in Agriculture, the Environment and as the only comprehensive special interest agricultural secondary school in South Australia, its courses are strongly focussed on Agriculture, Horticulture, Viticulture, Aquaculture, Environmental aspects of the Earth and more, in which it awards certificates. Urrbrae also has one of the strongest Technology background with extensive technology workshops and courses available to students such as Environmental Technology or Automotive Technology, as well as one of the strongest sciences background in the state. It also offers Adult Education programmes, and has a TAFE campus onsite.
Urrbrae Agricultural High School has an application process for Grade 7 (Seven) students wishing to attend Urrbrae in their secondary school years. Unlike other public schools, Urrbrae does not necessarily take in students based on where they live or by using a zonal system. Urrbrae does, however, have borders from country and distant areas attending the school, and many students travel long distances to school.
The campus includes a massive 100 acre farm which other school come to visit and year 10 Urrbrae students give tours, and has science facilities and a large technology centre. Urrbrae also has a Swimming Pool, Rock Climbing Wall, grass tennis courts, asphalt tennis courts and a massive wetland, which other school come and visit.
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