Galston High School

Galston High School is a government secondary school in Galston, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1044, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.

Galston NSW 2159. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1044
66th percentile
Enrolments
570
7-12
Students per teacher
11:1
51 teaching staff
Indigenous students
2%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
20%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Galston High School compares

By ICSEA, Galston High School ranks 191st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Galston Public School, a government primary school 1.5 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. Galston High School scores 1044, near average.

ICSEA 1044Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1044
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Galston High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Galston High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Galston

Galston High School is located in Galston, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,295/wk and median rent of $495/wk. Population: 3,195.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Galston suburb profile

Schools near Galston High School

The 5 nearest schools to Galston High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Galston High SchoolStudents
Dural Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dural3.2 km1102 58 higher350
Redfield CollegeIndependent Combined · Dural3.4 km1140 96 higher530
The Hills Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Kenthurst3.9 km1164 120 higher1,208
Pacific Hills Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dural4.0 km1118 74 higher1,475
St Madeleine's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kenthurst4.4 km1064 20 higher388

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galston High School a government school?

Yes, Galston High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Galston High School offer?

Galston High School offers 7-12.

What is Galston High School's ICSEA score?

Galston High School has an ICSEA score of 1044, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Galston High School?

Galston High School has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Galston High School?

The nearest schools to Galston High School are Galston Public School (1.5 km), Middle Dural Public School (2.5 km), Dural Public School (3.2 km).

Where is Galston High School located?

Galston High School is located in Galston, NSW 2159. Visit the school website at https://galston-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Galston High School official website