Blakehurst High School
Blakehurst High School is a government secondary school in Blakehurst, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1043, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,013 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 81% have a language background other than English.
Blakehurst NSW 2221. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Blakehurst High School compares
By ICSEA, Blakehurst High School ranks 194th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Blakehurst Public School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Blakehurst High School scores 1043, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Blakehurst High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Blakehurst
Blakehurst High School is located in Blakehurst, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,474/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 6,652.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blakehurst suburb profileSchools near Blakehurst High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blakehurst High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakehurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakehurst | 0.4 km | 1049 | 6 higher | 256 |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Hurstville | 0.6 km | 1130 | 87 higher | 210 |
| Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Blakehurst | 0.6 km | 1103 | 60 higher | 400 |
| St George Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 0.9 km | 1159 | 116 higher | 845 |
| Connells Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hurstville | 1.3 km | 1088 | 45 higher | 429 |
| Hurstville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.6 km | 1077 | 34 higher | 453 |
| Carlton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlton | 1.6 km | 1064 | 21 higher | 514 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blakehurst High School a government school?
Yes, Blakehurst High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blakehurst High School offer?
Blakehurst High School offers 7-12.
What is Blakehurst High School's ICSEA score?
Blakehurst High School has an ICSEA score of 1043, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blakehurst High School?
Blakehurst High School has 1,013 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blakehurst High School?
The nearest schools to Blakehurst High School are Blakehurst Public School (0.4 km), St Raphael's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Mater Dei Catholic Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is Blakehurst High School located?
Blakehurst High School is located in Blakehurst, NSW 2221. Visit the school website at https://blakehurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.