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Aberfoyle Park High School

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Aberfoyle Park High School is a large public secondary schools in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Its facilities include the Community Library, Performing Arts Centre, Gymnasium, and the Information and Communication Technology facilities. The school focuses on extending gifted students through the Ignite (formerly SHIP) programme. Aberfoyle Park High School has become a centre for international students, resulting in strong relationships with a number of schools in other countries.

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Aberfoyle Park High School
Almond Court, Adelaide Coromandel Valley

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