Katoomba High School
Katoomba High School is a government secondary school in Katoomba, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1034, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 862 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Katoomba NSW 2780. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Katoomba High School compares
By ICSEA, Katoomba High School ranks 216th 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 Katoomba Public School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Katoomba High School scores 1034, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Katoomba High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Katoomba
Katoomba High School is located in Katoomba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,171/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 8,268.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Katoomba suburb profileSchools near Katoomba High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Katoomba High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katoomba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Katoomba | 1.0 km | 1035 | 1 higher | 210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Katoomba High School a government school?
Yes, Katoomba High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Katoomba High School offer?
Katoomba High School offers 7-12.
What is Katoomba High School's ICSEA score?
Katoomba High School has an ICSEA score of 1034, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Katoomba High School?
Katoomba High School has 862 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Katoomba High School?
The nearest schools to Katoomba High School are Katoomba Public School (1.0 km), St Canice's Primary School (1.3 km), Leura Public School (2.7 km).
Where is Katoomba High School located?
Katoomba High School is located in Katoomba, NSW 2780. Visit the school website at https://katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.