Ambarvale High School
Ambarvale High School is a government secondary school in Rosemeadow, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 807 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Rosemeadow NSW 2560. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ambarvale High School compares
By ICSEA, Ambarvale High School ranks 468th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rosemeadow 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. Ambarvale High School scores 925, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ambarvale High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Rosemeadow
Ambarvale High School is located in Rosemeadow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,708/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 8,007.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rosemeadow suburb profileSchools near Ambarvale High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ambarvale High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemeadow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosemeadow | 0.7 km | 945 | 20 higher | 724 |
| St Helens Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Helens Park | 1.1 km | 968 | 43 higher | 363 |
| John Therry Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rosemeadow | 1.2 km | 1002 | 77 higher | 1,057 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rosemeadow | 1.2 km | 1045 | 120 higher | 202 |
| Thomas Acres Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ambarvale | 1.3 km | 942 | 17 higher | 495 |
| Woodland Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Campbelltown | 1.4 km | 959 | 34 higher | 275 |
| Ambarvale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ambarvale | 1.6 km | 944 | 19 higher | 433 |
| Bradbury Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bradbury | 2.0 km | 987 | 62 higher | 704 |
| Thomas Reddall High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ambarvale | 2.1 km | 908 | 17 lower | 488 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ambarvale High School a government school?
Yes, Ambarvale High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ambarvale High School offer?
Ambarvale High School offers 7-12.
What is Ambarvale High School's ICSEA score?
Ambarvale High School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ambarvale High School?
Ambarvale High School has 807 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ambarvale High School?
The nearest schools to Ambarvale High School are Rosemeadow Public School (0.7 km), Mary Brooksbank School (0.8 km), St Helens Park Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Ambarvale High School located?
Ambarvale High School is located in Rosemeadow, NSW 2560. Visit the school website at https://ambarvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.