Scotch College Adelaide prepares the students to make an impact. It plans to deliver consistent, outstanding innovation in people, programs and infrastructure on a sustainable basis, in order to provide opportunities for young people to thrive and develop the awareness, boldness and versatility to make a difference in any part of the world. The College is a forward looking, externally focused, nurturing and ambitious community driven by a powerful sense of the wellbeing of stakeholders, so that the wellbeing of others may be enhanced. It is committed to high standards and understands that people are critical to success.

The College teaches wellbeing, versatility, profound emotional intelligence, leadership, global awareness, civic responsibility as well as knowledge of business, and project management. On becoming part of the Scotch College community, each child becomes one of over a thousand students who are the centre and for whom it has deep care and profound ambitions. The 200 staff are committed to creating a culture of wellbeing and educational attainment which is zealously focused, creating a stimulating and relevant learning experience in preparation for the 21stCentury.

Scotch College is situated on over 20 hectares in Mitcham about 8 kilometres south of Adelaide's CBD in South Australia.