Accessing Underdale High School
How to Access Underdale High School
There are lots of ways to get your child to and from Underdale High School.
With the arrival of year 7 students in 2022, we are keen to alleviate traffic congestion around the school.
Every family must make decisions about transport that best suit their individual circumstances, but we encourage independence where it is appropriate.
Travelling by foot, bike or bus develops your child’s confidence, organisation, and self-reliance skills.
Below are some options you may like to consider, along with safety guidelines which have been developed by the school in consultation with the State Government.
Walking to and from school
Walking has a range of health benefits and we are fortunate to be located close to Linear Park.
If you are driving, we encourage you to drop your child off a short walk away from school where possible. There are entrances on Garden Terrace and Riverview Drive.
Students are welcome to walk across the school oval.
They must cross main roads at pedestrian lights and designated pedestrian crossings to ensure their safety.
Scooters and skateboards are also welcome – they can be stored safely on campus during the day.
Using bicycles or scooters
Bikes can also be stored safely on the school campus during the day.
There are several bike paths outlined in a map at the bottom of this page, including along Linear Park, which offers shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians.
Catching the bus
Underdale High School is serviced by several buses. Visit Adelaide Metro’s travel to school page for information on timetables, fares, and safety.
Bus stops directly outside the school are supervised by staff before and after school. Students must cross main roads at traffic lights.
Bus stops around the school are outlined in the map attached at the bottom of this page.
Bus Routes connecting at Underdale High School are detailed below. For further information please refer to the Adelaide Metro Journey Planner, which can be accessed online at: https://adelaidemetro.com.au/
| Henley Beach to City Bus Routes 286 & 287 Stop 12, Ashley Street Stop 13, Holbrooks Road Click Here for Adelaide Metro timetable and route for 286 Click Here for Adelaide Metro timetable and route for 287 |
| West Lakes Centre Interchange to City Bus Route 288 Stop 12, Ashley Street Stop 13, Holbrooks Road Click Here for Adelaide Metro timetable and route for 288 |
| Henley Beach South to Wattle Park Bus Route H22 Stop 10A, Garden Terrace Click Here for Adelaide Metro timetable and route for H22 |
| Arndale Centre Interchange to Glen Osmond Bus Route 100 Stop 10, Holbrooks Road Click Here for Adelaide Metro timetable and route for 100 |
Driving to school and drop off zones
Student drop off and pick up within Underdale High School’s grounds is not allowed unless your child has a recognised mobility issue.
Instead, families in cars can use a designated, supervised drop off zone out the front of the school, on Garden Terrace.
The expectation is that cars stop in the zone for less than 30 seconds. Parents and carers are asked to ensure their child is ready for collection before entering the drop off zone after school, and to park in the furthest space possible to assist with traffic flow.
In the morning, students need to exit cars to the nearest footpath, rather than walking across the zone.
Please be aware that you cannot park in the drop off zone. This means it is not a suitable space for early arrivals to sit and wait for school pick up.
If you do arrive early for school pick up, you will need to wait in surrounding streets.