Prairiewood High School
Prairiewood High School is a government secondary school in Prairiewood, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,288 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 86% have a language background other than English.
Prairiewood NSW 2176. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Prairiewood High School compares
By ICSEA, Prairiewood High School ranks 335th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is William Stimson Public School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Prairiewood High School scores 978, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Prairiewood High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Prairiewood
Prairiewood High School is located in Prairiewood, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,478/wk and median rent of $433/wk. Population: 3,457.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Prairiewood suburb profileSchools near Prairiewood High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Prairiewood High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Stimson Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wetherill Park | 0.7 km | 973 | 5 lower | 459 |
| Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bossley Park | 1.0 km | 1009 | 31 higher | 641 |
| Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wakeley | 1.1 km | 935 | 43 lower | 843 |
| Prairievale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bossley Park | 1.3 km | 894 | 84 lower | 419 |
| St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Greenfield Park | 1.5 km | 954 | 24 lower | 691 |
| Smithfield West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wetherill Park | 1.5 km | 900 | 78 lower | 300 |
| St Johns Park High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Johns Park | 1.8 km | 927 | 51 lower | 923 |
| Bossley Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bossley Park | 1.8 km | 934 | 44 lower | 265 |
| Westfields Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairfield West | 2.0 km | 967 | 11 lower | 1,538 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairiewood High School a government school?
Yes, Prairiewood High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Prairiewood High School offer?
Prairiewood High School offers 7-12.
What is Prairiewood High School's ICSEA score?
Prairiewood High School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Prairiewood High School?
Prairiewood High School has 1,288 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Prairiewood High School?
The nearest schools to Prairiewood High School are William Stimson Public School (0.7 km), Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School (1.0 km), Mary MacKillop Catholic College (1.1 km).
Where is Prairiewood High School located?
Prairiewood High School is located in Prairiewood, NSW 2176. Visit the school website at https://prairiewoo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.