Barrenjoey High School
Barrenjoey High School is a government secondary school in Avalon Beach, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 865 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 13% of students have a language background other than English.
Avalon Beach NSW 2107. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Barrenjoey High School compares
By ICSEA, Barrenjoey High School ranks 115th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Barrenjoey Montessori School, an independent primary school 0.0 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. Barrenjoey High School scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Barrenjoey High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Avalon Beach
Barrenjoey High School is located in Avalon Beach, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,481/wk and median rent of $700/wk. Population: 10,379.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Avalon Beach suburb profileSchools near Barrenjoey High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Barrenjoey High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Avalon Beach | 1.1 km | 1094 | 13 higher | 666 |
| Bilgola Plateau Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bilgola Plateau | 2.4 km | 1121 | 40 higher | 344 |
| Newport Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newport | 3.8 km | 1093 | 12 higher | 556 |
| Pittwater High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mona Vale | 5.0 km | 1071 | 10 lower | 881 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mona Vale | 5.8 km | 1104 | 23 higher | 417 |
| Mona Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mona Vale | 6.0 km | 1096 | 15 higher | 671 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barrenjoey High School a government school?
Yes, Barrenjoey High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Barrenjoey High School offer?
Barrenjoey High School offers 7-12.
What is Barrenjoey High School's ICSEA score?
Barrenjoey High School has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Barrenjoey High School?
Barrenjoey High School has 865 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Barrenjoey High School?
The nearest schools to Barrenjoey High School are Barrenjoey Montessori School (0.0 km), Maria Regina Catholic Primary School (0.4 km), Avalon Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Barrenjoey High School located?
Barrenjoey High School is located in Avalon Beach, NSW 2107. Visit the school website at https://barrenjoey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.