Canterbury Girls High School
Canterbury Girls High School is a government secondary school in Canterbury, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 722 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 59% have a language background other than English.
Canterbury NSW 2193. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canterbury Girls High School compares
By ICSEA, Canterbury Girls High School ranks 158th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Canterbury Public School, a government primary school 0.2 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. Canterbury Girls High School scores 1059, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Canterbury Girls High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canterbury Girls High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 0.2 km | 1082 | 23 higher | 346 |
| Canterbury Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 0.3 km | 1018 | 41 lower | 422 |
| Yeo Park Infants SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashfield | 0.8 km | 1144 | 85 higher | 48 |
| Ashbury Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashbury | 1.0 km | 1111 | 52 higher | 356 |
| Trinity Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Summer Hill | 1.2 km | 1168 | 109 higher | 2,296 |
| Canterbury South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 1.3 km | 1038 | 21 lower | 269 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyCatholic Primary · Croydon Park | 1.4 km | 1102 | 43 higher | 378 |
| St Mel's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Campsie | 1.6 km | 1056 | 3 lower | 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canterbury Girls High School a government school?
Yes, Canterbury Girls High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Canterbury Girls High School offer?
Canterbury Girls High School offers 7-12.
What is Canterbury Girls High School's ICSEA score?
Canterbury Girls High School has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canterbury Girls High School?
Canterbury Girls High School has 722 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canterbury Girls High School?
The nearest schools to Canterbury Girls High School are Canterbury Public School (0.2 km), Canterbury Boys High School (0.3 km), Yeo Park Infants School (0.8 km).
Where is Canterbury Girls High School located?
Canterbury Girls High School is located in Canterbury, NSW 2193. Visit the school website at https://canterburg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.